Pumpkin Oatmeal
Start your day with the cozy, autumn-inspired flavors of Pumpkin Oatmeal, a creamy and nourishing breakfast that combines wholesome rolled oats with the rich taste of pumpkin puree and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and simmered to perfection with milk or a dairy-free alternative, this hearty oatmeal is as comforting as it is nutritious. Customize each bowl with crunchy toppings like chopped pecans, dried cranberries, or pumpkin seeds for added texture and flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick, healthy, and gluten-free breakfast is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely fall weekends. Whether you're craving a taste of pumpkin season or looking to add a bit of nutrition to your routine, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons pecans or walnuts (optional, chopped)
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and stir in the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.
Continue to cook on low, stirring frequently, until the oats are cooked and the mixture is creamy. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Taste the oatmeal and adjust sweetness or spice levels, if desired, by adding more maple syrup or spices.
Remove the saucepan from heat and divide the oatmeal into two bowls.
Top each serving with chopped pecans or walnuts, dried cranberries or raisins, and pumpkin seeds (if using).
Serve warm and enjoy your cozy pumpkin oatmeal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 601 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
