Pumpkin Oatmeal (Pumpkin Spice)
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Pumpkin Oatmeal (Pumpkin Spice)
Description
This recipe begins by boiling oats in milk until tender, then adding pumpkin puree and seasoning with pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and salt to enhance the fall-inspired flavor. The oatmeal simmers briefly after stirring to fully develop the taste and texture. Optional toppings such as maple syrup and pecans add sweetness and crunch.
The oatmeal offers a comforting, creamy texture with a balance of pumpkin spice warmth and gentle sweetness. It works well for a cozy morning meal in cooler seasons, providing a substantial start to the day.
Additional cooking methods include using a microwave for convenience or preparing overnight pumpkin oatmeal by combining dry and wet ingredients separately, then mixing and refrigerating for several hours. Chia seeds can be added for fiber. Adjust sweetness with toppings according to preference.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 1 ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoons salt
OPTIONAL
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- pecan halves
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. Have everything measured out and ready to go.
- In a small saucepan, add the milk, then stir in the oats and bring to a boil (Pics 1-4).
- Turn down the heat to medium stir in the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, salt and pumpkin pie spice (Pic 5).
- Stir to combine well, and continue to simmer (stirring occasionalluntil the oats are tender (about 2-3 minute(Pic 6)
- Top with maple syrup, extra pumpkin pie spice and pecan halves.
- Devour.
Notes
- Microwave method: Cook milk and oats until milk bubbles, then mix in pumpkin and spices, cook further 2-3 minutes, and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
- Overnight method: Combine dry and wet ingredients separately, mix, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, then top as desired.
- Add chia seeds to boost fiber content if desired.
- Adjust sweetness by topping with maple syrup or extra milk according to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 876mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 10111IU | 202% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 472mg | 47% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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