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This healthy pumpkin oatmeal is the ultimate cozy breakfast for fall! Made with pumpkin puree, oats, and warm spices, this recipe is full of pumpkin spice flavor and easy to make. It comes together in under 10 minutes and is a great way to start your morning or enjoy a quick afternoon snack. If you love pumpkin, this is a must-try breakfast to add to your fall rotation.
For more cozy breakfast recipes, try our pumpkin yogurt, pumpkin pie overnight oats, and apple cinnamon oatmeal next!
🔎 Quick Look: Pumpkin Oatmeal
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- ⏱️ Cook Time: 2 minutes
- 🕒 Total Time: 7 minutes
- 🍽 Calories: ~135 kcal
- 👥 Servings: 1
- 💙 WW: 0 points using a sugar-free sweetener
- 🥣 Key Ingredients: Oats, almond milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, sweetener
- 👩🍳 Cook Method: Stovetop
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Cozy Breakfast: It’s a delicious, cozy, and warm breakfast!
- Pumpkin Spice Flavor: The pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice infuse this oatmeal with fall flavors. It tastes like our healthy crustless pumpkin pie in oatmeal form!
- Easy to Make: It is easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Creamy: This oatmeal has a creamy texture from the pumpkin puree.
Key Ingredients
- Oats: You can make this recipe with quick oats or old-fashioned rolled oats. I like using quick oats because they cook quickly in about 2-3 minutes. Rolled oats also work, but will take longer to cook. If you love the flavors of pumpkin and oats, try our pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin oat muffins next!
- Almond Milk: Cook the oats in almond milk or your milk of choice.
- Pumpkin Puree: The pumpkin puree gives this oatmeal a delicious pumpkin flavor and creamy texture! If you love pumpkin, try our sugar-free pumpkin butter recipe next!
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: Pumpkin pie spice adds incredible flavor to this oatmeal!
- Sweetener: Sweeten this oatmeal with maple syrup, sugar-free maple syrup, or your sweetener of choice.
- Toppings: Add optional toppings such as chopped nuts, raisins, shredded coconut, or a drizzle of almond butter.
Find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Sweetener Options: You can sweeten this oatmeal with your sweetener of choice. Some options are maple syrup, honey, sugar-free maple syrup, brown sugar, coconut sugar, or your preferred sweetener.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, use 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, a pinch of ground nutmeg, and a pinch of ground ginger.
- Milk Options: We used almond milk in this recipe, but you can use your milk of choice. Some other options are oat milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, or regular milk.
- Rolled Oats: You can make this oatmeal with rolled oats instead of quick oats. However, rolled oats will take longer to cook. Cook the rolled oats depending on the time specified in the package. Some rolled oats take 5-7 minutes to cook, while others may take 10-12. Cook the rolled oats in the almond milk according to the package directions. Then, once cooked, stir in the rest of the ingredients.
How to Make Pumpkin Oatmeal
- Warm the almond milk in a saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop until it reaches a light simmer. Whisk the milk as it warms up so it doesn’t burn.
- Add the quick oats and a pinch of salt to the saucepan and stir.
- Cook the quick oats on low for 2-2.5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the oats are cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to the saucepan. After that, mix until well combined.
- Once done, pour the pumpkin oatmeal into a bowl, add optional toppings, and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Meal Prep: This oatmeal is great for meal prep! Double or triple this recipe to have it ready to go. Store this oatmeal in an airtight container in the fridge. Then, easily reheat it before serving.
- Sweeten to Taste: You can adjust the sweetness of this oatmeal. If you prefer sweeter oatmeal, add more sweetener to taste.
- Add Protein: To add protein to this oatmeal, top with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese!
- Use Pumpkin Puree: Ensure you use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Avoid pumpkin pie filling as it contains added spices and sugar.
- Cook the Oatmeal: Cook this oatmeal over low to medium heat on the stovetop. This allows the flavors to meld together while creating a creamy, smooth texture. Also, stir occasionally to prevent the milk from burning.
- Mix Well: Thoroughly mix this oatmeal to incorporate everything and to ensure all the flavors are distributed evenly.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this pumpkin oatmeal warm after making it, and add your favorite optional toppings. Some delicious toppings are chopped nuts such as pecans, walnuts, or almonds. Or, opt for a drizzle of almond butter or a sprinkle of our pumpkin spice granola. Some other toppings are raisins, dried cranberries, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, chocolate chips, coconut whipped cream, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Storage Instructions
Store leftover pumpkin oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat this oatmeal with a splash of milk to help restore its creamy texture. You can reheat it in a saucepan on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Pumpkin Oatmeal FAQs
Do Pumpkin and Oatmeal go Together?
Yes, pumpkin and oatmeal are delicious together! This oatmeal recipe is packed with pumpkin spice flavor from the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. It’s an easy fall breakfast!
Can I Make Pumpkin Oatmeal Ahead of Time?
Yes! You can make this pumpkin oatmeal ahead of time and make more servings at once for meal prep! Cook a larger batch and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Then, simply reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk to get the desired consistency.
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Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup quick oats or old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice
- 1 pinch of salt
- chopped nuts, raisins, or a drizzle of nut butter, optional
Instructions
- Warm the almond milk in a saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop until it reaches a light simmer, whisking so it doesn’t burn.
- Add the quick oats and a pinch of salt to the saucepan and stir.
- Cook the quick oats on low for 2-2.5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the oats are cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat. If using rolled oats, they will take longer to cook, usually about 5-7 minutes. See your package directions for the exact cooking time.
- Add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to the saucepan. After that, mix until well combined.
- Once done, pour the pumpkin oatmeal into a bowl, add your favorite optional toppings, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use Pumpkin Puree: Ensure you use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Avoid pumpkin pie filling as it contains added spices and sugar.
- Milk Options: We used almond milk in this recipe, but you can use your milk of choice. Some other options are oat milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, or regular milk.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, use 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, a pinch of ground nutmeg, and a pinch of ground ginger.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Love the fall flavors. I am next going to adjust the amount of oatmeal and add chia seeds and protein powder. I just need more protein for breakfast. Hope it works.
Hi Kathy, that sounds great! Adding protein powder should work well. We also have a protein oatmeal recipe that uses protein powder that you may enjoy!
This pumpkin oatmeal made with pumpkin purée and warm spices is the ultimate cozy fall treat! It’s comforting, flavorful, and my favorite way to start a crisp morning.