Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
This Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal is creamy, cozy, and packed with warm fall spices and real pumpkin purée. Ready in minutes and naturally wholesome, this easy pumpkin spice oatmeal recipe is perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or anytime you want a comforting breakfast that tastes like autumn in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- ¾ cup water
- ⅓ cup pumpkin purée not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 –2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Toppings
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Pumpkin seeds or chia seeds
- Sliced banana or apple
- Extra drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine oats, milk, water, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until oats are tender and creamy.
- Stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Remove from heat and rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.
- Add desired toppings and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Adjust sweetness and spice to taste after cooking.
- If oatmeal thickens too much, stir in a splash of warm milk.