Warm Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal Recipe
Warm Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal is a cozy, nutritious breakfast featuring old-fashioned rolled oats simmered in your choice of milk with a blend of warm spices and creamy pumpkin purée. Sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup and enhanced with vanilla extract, this oatmeal delivers comforting fall flavors in a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 12-15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (use certified gluten-free if necessary)
- 2 cups Milk of Choice (dairy, almond, oat, or soy milk)
- ½ cup Pure Pumpkin Purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2–3 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup (or to taste)
- Pinch of Salt
Spices
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Ginger
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon Ground Cloves
Flavoring
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and a pinch of salt. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Bring to a Simmer: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom. Small bubbles will begin to form around the edges.
- Cook the Oats: Reduce heat to low once simmering and let cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. The oats will soften and absorb most of the liquid, thickening the mixture.
- Add the Stars: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the pumpkin purée, maple syrup, and vanilla extract vigorously for about 30 seconds. Adding pumpkin off the heat prevents overcooking and ensures a creamy texture.
- Let It Rest: Cover the saucepan and let the oatmeal rest for 2-3 minutes to absorb remaining liquid and meld flavors, achieving optimal texture and taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Give the oatmeal a final stir, divide into two bowls, add your favorite toppings, and serve immediately for a warm, flavorful breakfast.
Notes
- Toast oats for a nuttier flavor by stirring dry oats over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid.
- Adjust thickness by adding more or less milk according to preference.
- Make a large batch of spice blend for easy future use: mix cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in proper ratios.
- Use fresh ground spices for the best aromatic flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4-5 days; reheat with a splash of milk.
- Don’t substitute rolled oats with quick or steel-cut oats without adjusting cooking time and liquid ratios.
- Use pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid unwanted sweetness and imbalance of spices.
- Can be adapted for microwave cooking though stovetop yields best texture.
- For vegan version, use plant-based milk and maple syrup.
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