Warm Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal for a Cozy Fall Morning
A warm and cozy pumpkin oatmeal infused with fall spices, perfect for a comforting and quick breakfast during chilly autumn mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ½ cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (to taste)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional Toppings:
- Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- Chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts)
- Dried cranberries or raisins
- Coconut cream or Greek yogurt
- Extra maple syrup or brown sugar
- Dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine oats, milk, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Let it simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, stirring often to avoid sticking. The mixture should become thick and creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract for added warmth and aroma.
- Divide the oatmeal into bowls and top with your choice of pumpkin seeds, chopped nuts, dried fruit, coconut cream or Greek yogurt, additional maple syrup or brown sugar, and a dash of cinnamon.
- Serve warm and enjoy this comforting fall-inspired breakfast.
Notes
- Use unsweetened pumpkin purée to control the sweetness level.
- Adjust the maple syrup to your taste preference.
- Plant-based milk like almond, oat, or soy works great for a vegan version.
- Make a larger batch and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days—just reheat with a splash of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg