Pumpkin Spiced Oatmeal
This pumpkin spiced oatmeal combines hearty oats with smooth pumpkin purée and warm spices, resulting in a creamy, flavorful breakfast. The dish is cooked on the stovetop until thickened, with a fragrant aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and roasted pumpkin. Its final appearance is a visually inviting bowl with a velvety texture and a sprinkle of spices or seeds on top.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats preferably thick-cut
- 1 1/2 cups milk dairy or plant-based
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground
- 1 pinch cloves ground, optional
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional, for sweetness
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt to balance flavors
Instructions
- Combine the oats and milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring gently until the mixture starts to simmer and the oats soften. This takes about 3-4 minutes, and you'll hear a gentle bubbling sound.
- Add the pumpkin purée and stir thoroughly, blending it into the oats until the mixture appears evenly orange and smooth.
- Sprinkle in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, then stir well to distribute the warm spices evenly throughout the mixture. The aroma will start to fill the kitchen now.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring as the oats thicken, about 3-5 minutes, until the oatmeal reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- Stir in the maple syrup and sea salt for added sweetness and balance. Taste and adjust spice or sweetness as needed.
- Once the oatmeal is thick, velvety, and fragrant, remove from heat. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with additional cinnamon or seeds if desired.
Notes
For extra crunch, top with toasted seeds or chopped nuts. To make it creamier, stir in a splash of milk just before serving.