Pumpkin Oatmeal Bake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (or a sugar substitute for lower points)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, for topping)
• Fresh berries or sliced banana (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

1. **Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish.
2. **In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar (or sugar substitute), baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. **In another bowl, whisk together the almond milk, pumpkin puree, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
4. **Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. **Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
6. **If desired, sprinkle the chopped nuts on top for extra texture and flavor.
7. **Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bake is set.
8. **Allow the Pumpkin Oatmeal Bake to cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. **You can serve it warm with fresh berries or sliced banana, and a dollop of Greek yogurt if you like.

This recipe can be adapted to suit your personal taste and dietary needs. You can adjust the sweetness and add-ins like nuts or dried fruit to match your preferences. Enjoy your WW Pumpkin Oatmeal Bake as a healthy and satisfying breakfast! Don’t forget to calculate the WW points based on the specific ingredients you use and the portion size.