Description
This comforting Pumpkin Oatmeal recipe combines creamy oats with the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices, making it a perfect autumn breakfast or snack. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and customizable with a variety of toppings, this dish is quick to prepare and delightfully satisfying.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Oatmeal
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk of choice (2% milk recommended)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus extra for topping
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (Optional)
- Greek yogurt
- Maple syrup
- Toasted pecans and/or pepitas
- Dried fruit such as raisins or dried cranberries
- Fresh fruit such as chopped apples
Instructions
- Combine oats and liquids: In a medium saucepan, add the oats, milk, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, ensuring gentle bubbling but not a full boil.
- Add pumpkin and spices: Once simmering, stir in the canned pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Mix well to blend the flavors uniformly.
- Cook the oatmeal: Continue cooking the oats for 2-3 minutes until they become soft but still retain a slight chew to avoid a mushy texture. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish with vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Taste the oatmeal and adjust sweetness or spices by adding extra maple syrup or spices as preferred.
- Serve with toppings: Spoon the hot oatmeal into bowls and add your favorite toppings such as Greek yogurt, more maple syrup, toasted pecans, dried or fresh fruit to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- Old fashioned rolled oats provide the best texture for this recipe; quick oats can be used but will result in a mushier consistency.
- You can substitute all milk or all water depending on your preference, though the oatmeal will be less creamy without milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
