Description
This pumpkin spice oatmeal is warm, creamy, and filled with cozy autumn flavors. Made with real pumpkin, hearty oats, and comforting spices, it’s a nourishing breakfast ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups water
1 cup old-fashioned oats
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup pure pumpkin
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ cup whole milk, warmed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Toasted pecans, for topping
Maple syrup, for topping
Whole milk, for serving
Ground cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring the water to a full boil in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over high heat.
- Stir in the oats and salt, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered, stirring every 30 to 60 seconds for 3 to 5 minutes, until the oats are tender and most of the water is absorbed.
- Stir in the pumpkin, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until well combined and slightly thickened.
- Add the warm milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, until creamy and fully blended.
- Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 4 to 5 minutes to thicken.
- Spoon into bowls and top with toasted pecans, maple syrup, a splash of milk, and a pinch of cinnamon before serving.
Notes
Substitute brown sugar with maple syrup or honey for a different sweetness.
For extra creaminess, use half-and-half instead of whole milk.
For a dairy-free version, use almond milk or oat milk and plant-based butter.
Add chia seeds, flaxseeds, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of milk or water.
Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
