Pumpkin Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cold fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ calmond milk
or milk of choice or water or a mix
- 2 tbsppure maple syrup
- ½ tspground cinnamon
- ¼ tspground ginger
- ⅛ tspground allspice
- ⅛ tspground nutmeg
- ½ cpumpkin puree
not pumpkin pie filling
- ¼ tspkosher salt
- fresh fruit
such as apple slices, blueberries, or bananas
- greek yogurt
- heavy cream
- toasted nuts or seeds
such as pecans or pepitas
- dried fruit
such as golden raisins or cranberries
Directions
To make pumpkin oatmeal on the stovetop:
- 1
To a small/medium pot, add the oats and almond milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 2
Once simmering, stir in the pumpkin, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and salt.
- 3
Cook just until the oats are softened and pleasant to chew, but not mushy, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust spices as you see fit (be careful, a little goes a long way!).
- 4
Serve hot, topped with additional maple syrup, toasted pecans or pepitas, fresh fruit, or (if you are feeling decadent) a splash of heavy cream.
To make pumpkin oatmeal in the microwave:
- 1
To a large microwave-safe bowl (pick one larger than you think you need as the oats will bubble up), add the oats and almond milk. Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until oats are cooked through.
- 2
Remove the bowl from the microwave. Stir in the pumpkin, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and salt. Adjust spices to taste and serve topped as desired.
To make overnight pumpkin oats:
- 1
Place the oats in a bowl or container with a tight fitting lid. Add the almond milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to combine.
- 2
Cover the container (if using a bowl, place a sheet of plastic wrap tightly over the top) and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 4 days.
- 3
When ready to serve, give the oats a big stir. They will have absorbed most of the liquid. If you’d like them to be more liquidy, splash in extra almond milk or stir in yogurt. Adjust spices to taste and enjoy cold, topped as desired.
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About this Recipe
Craving a healthy, delicious breakfast that feels like a warm hug? This Pumpkin Oatmeal recipe delivers the ultimate cozy start to your day, packed with comforting fall flavors and easy to make no matter how busy you are.
What makes this pumpkin oatmeal stand out is its incredible versatility—prepare it on the stove for a classic hot bowl, quickly in the microwave when you're short on time, or even as an overnight oat creation for effortless mornings. The magic truly lies in the perfectly balanced blend of ground cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg, ensuring every spoonful is bursting with warm, comforting flavor. It’s also an excellent way to use up leftover pumpkin puree from other recipes, minimizing food waste.
When you dive into this pumpkin oatmeal, you can expect a wonderfully creamy, smooth texture infused with the rich, earthy notes of pure pumpkin and those fragrant, warming spices. It's a truly satisfying and wholesome experience. Each serving provides 258 calories, making it a fulfilling and nutritious foundation for your morning.
Customization & Variations
- Feel free to customize your pumpkin oatmeal by using any milk you prefer—almond milk, dairy milk, water, or a mix of any of these all work beautifully to adjust richness and consistency.
- You can easily adjust the sweetness by adding more or less pure maple syrup to taste, ensuring it's just right for you.
- Elevate your bowl with a variety of toppings! Think fresh fruit like crisp apple slices, juicy blueberries, or creamy bananas. A dollop of Greek yogurt or a swirl of heavy cream adds richness, while toasted nuts or seeds (pecans, pepitas) offer a delightful crunch. Don't forget dried fruit such as golden raisins or cranberries for a chewy, sweet burst.
This pumpkin oatmeal is ideal for any morning, whether you're seeking a quick and healthy weekday breakfast or a comforting, spiced dish to savor on a lazy weekend.