Cozy Pumpkin Oatmeal

A bowl of creamy pumpkin oatmeal topped with pumpkin seeds and a sprinkle of cinnamon. A checkered cloth and a spoon are placed beside the bowl, with an additional bowl of pumpkin puree partially visible.

There's something about pumpkin oatmeal that feels like a warm hug on a crisp morning. With the warm flavors of pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and a boost of pumpkin puree, it's the fall breakfast you'll crave all year long.

Megan Myers

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Total Time 12

Servings servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
1 cup milk, or unsweetened almond milk + extra for serving
1/3 cup pumpkin puree, pure
1/4 cup brown sugar , + extra for serving
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice , + extra for topping
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup old-fashioned oats, gluten-free, uncooked
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons pepitas, pumpkin seeds for topping

Instructions

Mix and Heat

In a medium saucepan, whisk together water, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium-high until it comes to a boil.
1 cup milk, 1/3 cup pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup brown sugar , 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice , 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup water

Cook the Oats

Stir in the oats, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal thickens to your desired consistency.
1 cup old-fashioned oats
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Serve

Divide the oatmeal into two bowls. Top with pepitas, a splash of milk, a sprinkle of brown sugar, and a dash of pumpkin pie spice.
2 tablespoons pepitas

Notes

Tips and Variations

For a dairy-free diet, use plant-based milk like almond, oat, or coconut milk. Consider adding a dairy-free butter or a splash of coconut cream for added richness.
For a low-sugar diet, reduce the brown sugar or swap it with a sugar-free alternative like stevia. You can also sweeten it with mashed banana or applesauce.
Stir in fresh berries for a burst of freshness, bananas for natural sweetness, or chia seeds for omega-3.
Cook the oats longer or add a bit of milk to keep the oatmeal extra creamy. If you want it extra smooth, blend the oats at the end.

Nutrition Facts