Warm Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal Recipe
Looking for a cozy breakfast? Try this Warm Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal Recipe. It's perfect for chilly mornings. This pumpkin oatmeal is creamy and full of flavor.
Equipment
- Medium pot
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Measuring cups and spoons
- A small bowl
- A whisk
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups of milk or water.
- half cup of pure pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- half teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice mix
- a pinch of salt
- half teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients before you start cooking now.
- Open your pumpkin puree can and set aside.
- This makes cooking much faster and easier overall.
- Pour milk into your pot on medium heat.
- Let it warm up but don't boil yet.
- This takes about 2 minutes to heat properly.
- Stir in the oats when milk gets warm.
- Mix them well so they don't stick together.
- Let them cook for 3 minutes while stirring.
- Add the pumpkin puree to your cooking oats.
- Stir everything together until it's completely mixed well.
- The color will turn beautiful orange now gradually.
- Sprinkle in cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice blend.
- Add the salt and vanilla extract as well.
- Mix everything very well for even flavor distribution.
- Pour in maple syrup and stir it through.
- Cook for 2 more minutes until nice thickness.
- Remove from heat when it looks creamy enough.
Notes
- Use real pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Pie filling has extra sugar you don't need.
- Stir your oatmeal often to prevent burning badly.
- Add more milk if it gets too thick.
- Top with nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Try fresh whipped cream on top for treats.
- Make it ahead and reheat in the morning.
- Add a banana for more natural sweet flavor.
- Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version easily.