Warm Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal: Your Cozy Fall Breakfast Game-Changer
Cozy and nourishing pumpkin oatmeal infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with maple syrup and your favorite fall toppings.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or almond milk)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: chopped pecans, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds
- 1. In a saucepan, combine oats, milk, and pumpkin puree.
- 2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- 3. Stir in maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- 4. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oatmeal thickens and is creamy.
- 5. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- 6. Spoon into bowls and top with pecans, cranberries, or pumpkin seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, stir in 1 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter.
- Use steel-cut oats for a chewier texture (increase cooking time).
- Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of milk the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Warm Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal, fall breakfast, healthy pumpkin recipe