Description
A cozy and nutritious Pumpkin Oatmeal recipe featuring rolled oats simmered with pumpkin puree and warm spices, perfect for a healthy breakfast. This easy-to-make dish combines creamy soy milk, pumpkin pie spice, and a touch of sweetener, topped with nuts or yogurt for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups soy milk or any other milk
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar or pure maple syrup, to taste
Toppings (optional)
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- More sweetener
- More milk
- Yogurt or whipped topping
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, pumpkin puree, soy milk, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, pinch of salt, and your choice of sweetener into a small pot.
- Cook the Oatmeal: Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook while stirring frequently for about 3-4 minutes until the oats are softened and creamy.
- Serve and Garnish: Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and top with additional sweetener, chopped nuts, extra milk, yogurt, or whipped topping as desired. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Leftovers keep well for 3-4 days and can be reheated in the microwave or on the stove.
- For overnight oats, stir all ingredients together in a lidded bowl and refrigerate overnight or up to 4 days; eat cold or warmed.
- If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, mix 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg as a substitute.
- Nutrition info excludes optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 bowl)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
