Perfect Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
The perfect blend of pumpkin spice, pumpkin puree and oatmeal makes this the go-to for breakfast in Fall.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups milk or milk substitute
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ½ cup pumpkin puree not pie filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small to medium-sized pot, bring the oats and milk to a simmer over medium heat.
- Once it's simmering, add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, salt, vanilla and maple syrup and stir until combined.
- Cook until the oats are softened but maintain texture (about 2 minutes).
- Serve warm on its own or with toppings like walnuts, pecans, slivered almonds, dates, raisins, cranberries, apples, bananas, more milk, or cinnamon.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Can I substitute the milk for water?
Yes, you may substitute the milk for water or a mix of half water and half milk.
Can I use a different kind of oat?
Cooking times will vary depending on the type of oats you use.
- If you use quick oats, it may require less liquid and less cooking time. Note that it will not hold as much texture as rolled oats.
- If you use steel-cut oats, they will maintain texture but they will require more liquid and a longer cooking time (about 30 minutes).