Pumpkin Oatmeal

These pumpkin oats are a fall-inspired treat that tastes like pumpkin pie in a bowl! They have just the right amount of pumpkin, sweetness and creaminess. 

This is a healthy, easy breakfast recipe that is naturally gluten-free and can also be made dairy-free/vegan.

Ingredients

The full recipe is at the bottom of this page, but here's a quick overview of what you'll need & how to make it:

• 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 2 cups almond milk (or any milk) 
• ¼ cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• Optional for topping: chopped pecans & additional maple syrup 

How to Make Pumpkin Oatmeal

There are 2 methods for how to make this recipe: on the stovetop or in the microwave. Both are the same 3 steps, they only differ in how you cook the oats.

Which method is best? I find that the stovetop method tends to come out creamier and thicker but both methods are delicious!

Method #1: How to Make Pumpkin Oatmeal on The Stovetop:

STEP 1: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk to a simmer. Stir in the oats and simmer gently for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Watch closely so that the milk does not boil over. For creamier oatmeal, cook for longer. 

STEP 2: Stir in the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg. 

STEP 3: Serve warm, optionally topped  with chopped pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup. 

Method #2: How to Make Pumpkin Oatmeal in The Microwave:

STEP 1: Add the oats and milk to a microwave-safe bowl. Stir once or twice. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes. The oats should be cooked and thickened. 

STEP 2: Stir in the pumpkin, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg. 

STEP 3: Serve warm, optionally topped  with chopped pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup. 

Tips & Trick for This Recipe

1. How to make your oatmeal creamier:

The creaminess of this recipe is determined by two factors: 1.) the type of milk that you use and 2.) how long you cook the oats. Oat milk or whole milk will give you the creamiest oats compared to other milk alternatives.

Also, the longer you cook your oats, the more liquid will evaporate and the thicker they will become. Just be sure to stir your oats frequently and make sure that they aren't over-cooking (burning or sticking to the bottom of your pan or bowl).

2. What Type of Oats to Use:

Old fashioned rolled oats are best for this recipe. These oats will make a creamer, thicker oatmeal than quick-cook or instant oats and also take less time to cook than steel cut oats.

Can I substitute different oats?

If you only have another type of oats on hand, it's OK to use them but you will need to adjust the cooking time according to what is on the package that you have. The texture of the oats will also be different compared to old fashioned rolled oats.

3. Adjust the sweetness:

If you prefer sweeter oats, you can easily adjust the sweetness in this recipe by adding more maple syrup (or your favorite sweeter alternative).

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