Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
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Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
Description
This slow cooker recipe uses steel cut oats combined with milk, water, pumpkin puree, sweetener, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt, cooked for several hours until the oats soften but still hold some bite. The pumpkin puree adds moisture, body, and natural sweetness, while the spice mix creates a warm autumnal flavor profile. The oats develop a creamy yet slightly chewy texture from the slow cooking method.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal serves well as a comforting breakfast, especially in cooler weather. It can be customized with toppings such as chopped pecans, dried cranberries, raisins, pumpkin seeds, sliced bananas, or a splash of milk or cream for extra richness.
Use only steel cut oats for optimal texture, as rolled or old-fashioned oats will become overly mushy when slow-cooked for long periods. Spray the slow cooker well or use a liner to prevent sticking. Leftovers reheat well with a bit of milk to loosen the texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk almond, cashew, oat, or regular, of choice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin NOT pumpkin pie mix, puree
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pecan chopped pecans; scoop of nut butter; splash of milk; optional toppings
- raisin
- dried cranberry
- nut butter
- milk
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with a cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or overnight on low for 7-8 hours. Your Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal is ready when the oats are soft but not too mushy. Serve with your favorite toppings (chopped nuts, raisins, a splash of milk, etc) and enjoy!
Notes
- Use only steel cut oats; other oat types will become mushy after long slow cooking.
- Thoroughly spray the slow cooker or use a liner to prevent the oatmeal from sticking during cooking.
- Top with nuts, dried fruit, or nut butter for added texture and flavor after cooking.
- Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 346mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 4968IU | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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