Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal Muffins (Big Batch)

Ingredients

9 cups gluten free oatmeal 

4 eggs 

1/4 cup Chia plus 1/4 cup of water

2 cups of milk (room temp)

1 cup of water (room temp)

3 cups of pumpkin purée

1/2 cup applesauce

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup maple syrup

4 Tbsp coconut oil

2 tsp baking powder

2 heaping tsp pumpkin spice

1 tsp salt

Chocolate chips (optional)

Preheat oven to 350

In a small bowl, mix eggs, chia and 1/4 cup of water and let sit. 

In a large bowl, mix oatmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin spice and salt. 

Add milk, additional water, pumpkin, maple syrup, applesauce and coconut oil to egg mixture. Stir till combined. 

Add egg mixture to oatmeal and mix well. Let sit for 10-15 min

Fill large muffin tins 3/4 full top with a few chocolate chips and bake for 15-25 min. 

Note:  You can allow your creative juices to flow with this recipe.  Try adding your favorite nut butter or shredded coconut and chopped almonds.  The possibilities are endless.  Have fun with it.  

Be blessed and enjoy.