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No Sugar Pumpkin Apple Baked Oatmeal Recipe

square of pumpkin apple baked oatmeal on a small plate with a black spoon.
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This cozy pumpkin apple baked oatmeal with no added sugar is the perfect make ahead fall breakfast for mom, baby and toddler! Made with healthy ingredients like pumpkin puree, fresh apples and oats, it's a nutritious start to the day and suitable for baby led weaning. (gluten-free, dairy-free) 

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp aluminum free baking powder
  • 1/2 cup apple, grated or finely diced
  • optional: 1-2 tbsp very finely chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a small baking dish or loaf pan with parchment or spray generously with oil. 
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, applesauce, egg and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Stir in the oats, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and baking powder.
  4. Fold in the diced or grated apple.
  5. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish. If you're using any nuts, sprinkle them on the top and gently press into the surface.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until the center is set. Allow oatmeal to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing or cutting. 

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Notes

  • In order to avoid any choking risk, make sure the apple is in very small pieces. Either grate it with a coarse grater, or finely dice into tiny cubes. If you're using pecans or walnuts, they will also need to be finely chopped (think breadcrumbs). 
  • If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, use a pinch or two each of whatever spices you have on hand, like ginger, cloves, and/or cardamom.
  • You can bake the batter in a standard sized muffin tin lined with paper or silicone muffin liners for portable baked oatmeal cups.
  • Because this oatmeal has no added sugar, it isn't super sweet. For a little extra sweetness for older kiddos and adults, serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey on top.
  • If you don't have applesauce, you can swap in mashed banana. 
  • Store baked oatmeal in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

Find it online: https://babyledbliss.com/pumpkin-apple-baked-oatmeal/