Description
Cozy and nourishing Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal is a perfect fall breakfast. It’s creamy, gently sweetened, and infused with seasonal spices. This healthy and hearty dish is ready in under 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy mornings or a comforting start to a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups milk (or non-dairy alternative like almond or oat milk)
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves or allspice
- Pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves), salt, and vanilla extract over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the rolled oats. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the mixture thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Taste and adjust with more maple syrup or milk if needed.
- Serve warm, adding your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Stir frequently for a creamier texture and to prevent sticking.
- Add milk as needed if the oatmeal becomes too thick.
- This recipe is vegan-adaptable and gluten-free if using certified gluten-free oats.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg