Description
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.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions:
- 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.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with chopped pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Microwave Instructions:
- 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.
- Stir in the pumpkin, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with chopped pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
Keywords: breakfast, fall, oatmeal, pumpkin