Description
Cozy Pumpkin Oatmeal is a warm and comforting breakfast featuring creamy oats cooked with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. This easy-to-make dish is both flavorful and nutritious, perfect for chilly mornings or a seasonal fall treat. Topped with crunchy pepitas and a hint of extra spice and sweetness, it’s a delightful way to start your day.
Ingredients
Liquid Base and Flavorings
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk + extra for serving)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Main Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (+ extra for serving)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (+ extra for topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats (uncooked, gluten-free)
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds for topping)
Instructions
- Mix and Heat: In a medium saucepan, whisk together water, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it comes to a gentle boil.
- Cook the Oats: Stir in the oats, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the oats simmer for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal thickens to your preferred consistency.
- Finish with Flavor: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract to infuse a rich flavor throughout the oatmeal.
- Serve: Divide the warm oatmeal into two bowls. Top each serving with pepitas, a splash of milk, a sprinkle of brown sugar, and a dash of pumpkin pie spice for added texture and sweetness.
Notes
- You can substitute regular milk with unsweetened almond milk to keep this recipe dairy-free.
- Adjust the sweetness with brown sugar according to your taste.
- Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For a creamier texture, cook the oatmeal a bit longer while stirring frequently.
- Pepitas add crunch and extra nutrition; feel free to swap with nuts or seeds of your choice.
