The Easiest Pumpkin Oatmeal Recipe
As the cooler weather rolls in this pumpkin oatmeal recipe hits the spot. It has ton of pumpkin flavor, a touch of spice and sweetness— it'll warm you right up!
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 and ⅓ cups milk
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- Optional Toppings: nuts, milk, granola, fruit etc.
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the oats and milk. Bring to a slow boil. Then, stir in the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, cloves and allspice.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly until the oatmeal thickens.
- Remove from the heat. Serve immediately with a splash of milk, nuts, etc.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: The oatmeal can be made stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. This is the perfect breakfast meal prep!
- Oats: If needing this recipe to be gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.
- Milk: Any type of milk can be used— I prefer to use oat or almond milk.
- Pumpkin Puree: This recipe calls for pure pumpkin puree, NOT pumpkin pie filling.
- Toppings: Add what you love or eat it plain— I usually top it with a splash of milk and nuts (either walnuts or pecans.)
- Microwave: Add the oats and milk to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for ~2 minutes or until the oats are cooked through. Then, stir in the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, cloves and allspice.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!