Description
Warm up your mornings with this delicious and nutritious Pumpkin Oatmeal recipe. Made with rolled oats, creamy almond milk, real pumpkin puree, and a perfect blend of warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg, this oatmeal offers a comforting and flavorful breakfast. Sweetened with pure maple syrup and customizable with fresh fruit, nuts, or Greek yogurt toppings, it’s an easy, healthy option that can be prepared on the stove, microwave, or even overnight.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk (or milk of choice, water, or a mix)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sweetener
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (plus additional to taste)
Toppings (optional)
- 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)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix together the old fashioned rolled oats, almond milk, pumpkin puree, kosher salt, and all the spices (cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg). Stir well to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Cook on Stovetop: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
- Sweeten and Adjust: Remove the oatmeal from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup. Taste and add additional maple syrup if more sweetness is desired.
- Serve with Toppings: Spoon the pumpkin oatmeal into bowls and add your choice of toppings such as fresh fruit, a dollop of Greek yogurt, a splash of heavy cream, toasted nuts or seeds, or dried fruit for added texture and flavor.
- Alternative Methods: For microwave preparation, combine ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through. For overnight oats, combine all ingredients (except toppings) in a jar, refrigerate overnight, and enjoy cold or warmed in the morning.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily adapted for the microwave or overnight oats method, making it very versatile.
- Use real pumpkin puree for authentic flavor; avoid canned pumpkin pie filling which contains added sugars and spices.
- Customize sweetness and toppings to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Leftover pumpkin from cooking or baking can be used to make this oatmeal, reducing food waste.
- Spices can be adjusted or omitted according to individual taste or allergy considerations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/2 of recipe)
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
