Vegetarian Recipes

Vegan Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal (No Oil)

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This Vegan Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is all things fall in a breakfast! No Flour, No refined sugar, No added oil, 1 Bowl, fall spices and amazing deliciousness. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe Nut-free option.

This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is the spiced fall breakfast you need in your meal plan! Crisp edges, soft muffin like middle, each slice is fresh soft pumpkin oatmeal bar. Add toppings of choice and serve warm.

Just 9 ingredients, no added oil, no refined sugar and just 10 minutes active time, then a wait for the bake, and out comes this amazing Vegan Pumpkin Baked oatmeal. This hearty oatmeal bake uses pureed or mashed pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, oats, non dairy milk, maple syrup and seeds and nuts and will be a permanent fixture like my Banana Baked Oatmeal. Change up the additions to preference. Lets make this favorite breakfast or snack!

Our Vegan Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal on white plate

Ingredients for Vegan Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Pumpkin puree (canned or mashed roasted pumpkin), maple syrup and non dairy milk make up the wet ingredients. Use other sweeteners to substitute maple syrup.
Old fashioned oats, gluten-free if needed, are the oats of choice. You can also use other grain flakes such as quinoa or rice.
Pumpkin pie spice and coconut add flavor. Since there is no oil in this oatmeal, coconut adds a bit of fat and texture. Use other spices or blends, and omit coconut if you like.
Nuts such as pecans or walnuts add the texture. Omit them for nutfree
For nut-free, omit the nuts and use coconut milk or oat milk for non dairy milk.

How to make Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with Step Photos

In a bowl add the oats, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, pecans, coconut and chia seeds. Mix to combine.

In the baking dish or another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, non dairy milk and maple syrup until mixed in. Add the oat mixture and mix well for a few seconds. Even it out in the baking dish.

Top the oatmeal with pecans and pumpkin seeds and coconut sugar or other toppings of choice.

Bake at 365 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes. Let the mixture sit for another 10 mins in the oven, then remove. This helps the flavors meld and the oatmeal sets more for easy slicing. Cool for 10 mins, then slice and serve with maple syrup, yogurt, vegan butter or whipped coconut cream or other toppings.

How to Store Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Store: Store unbaked at step 4. Store baked oatmeal in a closed container in the fridge for upto 4 days.
Reheat: Reheat the refrigerated oatmeal in a microwave or in the oven for 10 mins or so to crisp up.

Can I substitute the Oats?

Yes, use equal quantity of other grain flakes such as rice flakes or quinoa flakes. Or use quick cooking grains such as quinoa or buckwheat groats. Use 2/3 cup uncooked grains.

Can I substitute maple syrup?

Yes use equal amount of coconut sugar, date sugar, or other sugar, or use other sweetener of choice.

Vegan Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pumpkin oatmeal, pumpkin pi baked oatmeal, vegan pumpkin baked oatmeal

Servings: 4

Calories: 289kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

1.75 cups (141.75 g) old fashioned oats use certified gluten-free if needed
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice or a mix of cinnamon and nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup (24.75 g) chopped pecans or walnuts , omit for nut-free
1 tbsp shredded coconut
2 tsp chia seeds
2/3 cup (5.76 oz) pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin, or roasted and mashed well)
3-4 tbsp (59.15 ml) maple syrup
1 cup (236.59 ml) non dairy milk such as coconut or almond milk , warmed
optional add ins: chopped dates or raisins or dried/fresh cranberries. chocolate chips, hemp seeds
Topping: coconut sugar, ,pumpkin seeds or pecans for topping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 365 deg F (185 C). In a bowl add the oats, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, pecans, coconut and chia seeds. Mix to combine.
In the baking dish(9 by 9 inch) or another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, warm non dairy milk and maple syrup until mixed in. Add the oat mixture and mix well for a few seconds. Even it out in the baking dish.
Top the oatmeal mixture with pumpkin seeds, pecans and coconut sugar.
Bake for 35 minutes. Let the mixture sit for another 10 mins in the oven, then remove. Cool for 10 mins, then slice and serve with maple syrup, yogurt or whipped coconut cream or other toppings.

Store: Store unbaked at step 4. Store baked oatmeal in a closed container in the fridge for upto 4 days.
Reheat: Reheat the refrigerated oatmeal in a microwave or in the oven for 10 mins or so to crisp up.

Notes

For nut-free, omit the nuts and use coconut milk or oat milk for non dairy milk.
To substitute Oats: Use other grain flakes such as quinoa or rice

Nutrition for 1 serve

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Sodium 170mg7%

Potassium 403mg12%

Carbohydrates 41g14%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 6368IU127%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 184mg18%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cheesy Vegetarian

Easy Vegetable Moussaka Casserole

Just like vegetable lasagne, vegetarian moussaka is one of those dishes that I adore, but I rarely cook for myself, because it always seems like such a huge effort. Cooking lentils, boiling potatoes, grilling slices of eggplant, simmering tomato sauce… the vast majority of the time, I really, truly can not be bothered.

That’s why this vegetable moussaka casserole is such a revelation! It’s a casserole-style version of my favourite veggie moussaka, which tastes just the same, but is so much less effort to make! Just stick everything in a baking dish and let it do its thing, casserole-style.

A spoon taking a scoop from a baking dish of cheesy moussaka casserole.

This moussaka casserole has two sections:

a tasty tomatoey layer underneath, made with all the usual ingredients you’d expect to find in a vegetable moussaka – tender lentils, melt-in-your-mouth eggplant and roasted potatoes, cooked in a rich tomato sauce
a thick layer of creamy bechamel sauce on top

As you scoop into the casserole, the creamy sauce drips down and smothers the tomatoey layer. It. Is. Delicious.

How is this Easier than a Regular Vegetarian Moussaka?

I’m not going to lie, this vegetable moussaka casserole takes quite a long time to bake, and the ingredients list is a fair bit longer than the majority of my easy recipes.

However, I stand by the fact that this is so much easier to make than most moussaka recipes. Although it takes a while to cook, it’s almost all hands-off time, where you can go and relax / do some other useful jobs / play with your kids / whatever else you like to do with your life.

Vegetarian moussaka casserole topped with sliced tomato.

This vegetarian moussaka casserole is easy to make because:

using canned lentils mean there’s no boiling required.
the vegetables are roasted in the oven, rather than the more hands-on method of cooking them on the stovetop.
there’s no fiddly layering of sliced ingredients – it’s all baked up together.
even the tomatoey sauce is cooked right there in the oven with the other ingredients.

It’s definitely not a quick weeknight dinner, but if you’re at home over the weekend, it’s the perfect dish to have baking in the oven while you’re busy with other things.

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Overhead shot of a cheesy topped moussaka casserole with sliced tomatoes.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe. See the printable recipe card below for detailed ingredient quantities.

potatoes
eggplant (aubergine)
canned lentils (mine were green lentils)
onion – I only used half an onion (a small onion would also work!)
canned tomatoes
tomato paste
garlic – I used pre-minced garlic from a jar (my favourite time-saving ingredient!)
dried herbs – mint and oregano. I very rarely use dried mint but trust me, it tastes amazing in moussaka! Not a hint of toothpaste, I promise.
tomato – to slice up for the topping
milk, flour and butter – for the creamy white sauce. You can add a pinch of nutmeg to it as well, if you like.

Becca’s Top Tip

I used the same baking dish to roast up my vegetables, and then to cook the casserole itself. If you’ve got a little less time on your hands, the veggies will actually roast a little quicker if you spread them out on a baking tray – but I wanted to save on dishes to wash! I love a one pot meal.

Recipe Video

Overhead shot of a portion of vegetable moussaka with salad.

Printable Instructions

Vegetable Moussaka Casserole

This vegetable moussaka casserole is a much easier version of a vegetarian moussaka – but is just as tasty, with a luxurious creamy topping!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Greek, Middle Eastern, Turkish

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 1 35

Total Time 2

Servings

Calories 523kcal

Author Becca Heyes

Ingredients

For the lentil layer:

1 medium eggplant (aubergine) (~ 250g / ~ 9 oz)
~ 500g (~ 1 lb) potatoes
1 medium onion (or 1/2 large onion)
2 Tbsp oil
400 g tinned lentils, drained (240g, or ~ 1 1/4 cups, when drained)
400 g tin (~ 1 1/3 cups) chopped tomatoes
1 Tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried mint
1/2 tsp dried oregano

For the topping:

60 g (~ 2 oz) butter
60 g (~ 2 oz) plain flour
500 ml (~ 2 cups) milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 large tomato, sliced

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F).
Cut the eggplant, potatoes and onion into 2cm dice (I didn’t bother peeling the potatoes). Toss them in a little oil, and add to a baking dish – mine measured approx. 8 x 8 inches.
Roast the vegetables in the centre of the oven for around 50 minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking, or until the vegetables are fairly soft (the potatoes might still be a bit al dente). If you decide to spread the vegetables out onto a baking tray instead of using the dish, they will cook more quickly.
Add the tinned lentils, tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, garlic, and dried herbs, and mix well to combine.
Return to the oven for a further 30 minutes, until the tomatoes have thickened up into a rich sauce. Mix well.
To make the béchamel topping, melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium-low heat, and add the flour. Mix to create a thick paste (a roux), and cook for a minute or so, stirring constantly. Add the milk a little at a time, stirring until smooth each time before adding more milk. Season to taste with salt. If you need more detailed instructions, check out my white sauce recipe.
Pour the béchamel sauce over the lentil mixture, and top with a few slices of tomato.
Return to the oven for a final 25 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned.
Allow to stand for a few minutes, then serve.

Nutrition

Recipe FAQs

Can I prepare moussaka in advance?

Absolutely! The casserole can either be cooked entirely and then reheated when needed, or you can assemble it, then do the final bake just before serving.

Can I freeze leftover moussaka?

Moussaka is perfect for batch cooking – just transfer any leftovers to a freezer-safe tub, and freeze. Reheat thoroughly in the microwave.