Description
Creamy, cozy pumpkin spice oats made with real pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a hint of maple a wholesome breakfast that tastes just like fall in a bowl.
Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups milk or non-dairy milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1–2 tbsp maple syrup (to taste)
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional toppings: chopped pecans, pumpkin seeds, extra maple syrup, or a dollop of yogurt
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, combine oats, milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the oats are creamy and thickened.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
5. Spoon into bowls and top with pecans, pumpkin seeds, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
6. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use quick oats for a faster version or steel-cut oats for a heartier texture (adjust cooking time accordingly).
Add a scoop of protein powder or Greek yogurt for extra protein.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice oats, fall breakfast, healthy oatmeal, maple pumpkin oats, cozy breakfast