Given the pumpkin kick we’re on, when I saw this recipe for pumpkin baked oatmeal, I knew I had to try it.  So, in Kelly-fashion, I took it and turned it into a soaked recipe, for improved nutrition.  It did not disappoint.

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Soaked Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal

The night before, mix into a large bowl and cover with a towel on the counter:

6 c rolled oats

2 c cultured milk

1/2 c melted butter

In the morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13 baking dish.  Then, add the following ingredients and mixing well.  I always add all ingredients except my leavening at first.  I mix well and then add baking powder so that I don’t over mix.

4 eggs

4 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 c Sucanat

1 1/2 c pumpkin

1 1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp nutmeg (this is all I had, but I’m sure more would be wonderful)

4 tsp baking powder

Mix well and pour into baking dish.  Bake for 45 minutes.

This is wonderful served with a little milk poured over the top.  It was a huge hit with the kids (my husband was actually served breakfast at work this morning, so he hasn’t had any yet).

Find more tasty real food recipes at Real Food Wednesday, hosted by Kelly the Kitchen Kop.