Description
Pumpkin Spiced Oatmeal is a cozy and comforting breakfast perfect for chilly mornings. This creamy, plant-based dish combines warm natural spices with hearty rolled oats and pumpkin puree, offering a nutrient-packed start to the day with customizable flavors and optional toppings to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine Your Base Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, bring your plant-based milk to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir in the rolled oats and a pinch of salt, cooking for about 2 minutes to start softening the grains.
- Add Pumpkin and Spices: Mix in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice (natural), whisking until the mixture turns a lovely golden-orange color and the oats are getting tender. The warm spices will fill your kitchen with an inviting aroma.
- Sweeten and Flavor: Drizzle in the maple syrup (natural) and vanilla extract (natural), stirring gently. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the oats to build a creamy texture that’s thick but still scoopable.
- Incorporate Optional Seeds: For added nutrition and interesting texture, stir in chia seeds and let the oatmeal rest off the heat for a few minutes so the seeds can plump up naturally.
- Serve Warm and Enjoy: Transfer your Pumpkin Spiced Oatmeal into bowls, ready to be dressed up with your favorite toppings or eaten as is for a comforting start to your day.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for the best creamy, textured finish.
- Stir constantly to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Adjust liquid amount for preferred thickness or creaminess.
- Prepare overnight and reheat with plant-based milk for convenience.
- Toast pumpkin pie spice beforehand for enhanced aroma.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin oatmeal, spiced oatmeal, plant-based breakfast, cozy breakfast, fall recipe, gluten-free oatmeal