Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal

As the mornings are starting to getting chillier, the desire for a cozy, warm bowl of oatmeal and a cup of steaming hot coffee become greater. This Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal (for two) is perfect for a fall morning🍂 Made with gluten-free oats, fresh pumpkin, and naturally sweetened with Joolies Cinnamon Date Syrup for a cozy vegan breakfast (or snack)!

We topped ours with Cocojune Coconut yogurt, fresh blueberries, Kween and Co. Granola Butter, pumpkin seeds, and more cinnamon date syrup (duh)👅

Ingredients in these oats:

1. 1. Gluten-Free Oats
      
      • We recommend using quick or rolled oats to create the creamy texture. Some of our favorite gluten-free oat brands are Thrive Market and Bob's Red Mill
   2. Joolies Cinnamon Date Syrup 
      • The only natural sweetener needed. Plus, you still maintain all the nutrient and health benefits of a medjool date in the syrup form. How convenient!
   3. Joolies Medjool Dates 
      • Medjool dates add lil sweet caramel-y bites, while packing in good nutrients like magnesium, potassium, antioxidants and more.
   4. Pumpkin Puree
      
      • Pumpkin is rich in Vitamin A and antioxidants to help boost your immune system!  Make sure you grab 100% pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling 🎃
   5. Chia Seeds
      • These help to thicken the oats while also being a great source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein. 
   6. Dairy-Free Milk
      • To keep it vegan, we went with an almond milk, but any dairy-free milk will work perfectly. If you're out of milk, you can substitute with water, it just won't be as creamy. 
   7. Pumpkin Pie Spice and Cinnamon 
      • These add that "pumpkin spice" favor we all love!  
        

Optional Add-ins:

1. 1. Protein Powder
      
      • If you're wanting a bit more protein in the morning, just add in your favorite protein powder (or collagen peptides). Note: you may need to add in a bit more liquid. 
   2. Fresh Fruit
      
      • Throw some blueberries, banana slices, or fresh figs for a little something extra. 
   3. Pepitas
      • Aka, pumpkin seeds! Pepitas are a great source of magnesium, iron, antioxidants and much more. You can read more about the benefits of pepitas here.