Gather your ingredients. Have everything measured out and ready to go.
In a small saucepan, add the milk, then stir in the oats and bring to a boil (Pics 1-4).
Turn down the heat to medium stir in the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, salt and pumpkin pie spice (Pic 5).
Stir to combine well, and continue to simmer (stirring occasionalluntil the oats are tender (about 2-3 minute(Pic 6)
Top with maple syrup, extra pumpkin pie spice and pecan halves.
Devour.
Notes
Add a 1/2 teaspoon of chia seeds and boost the fiber!
Top with extra milk instead of maple syrup. Depends on how sweet you like your oatmeal!
How to make pumpkin oatmeal in the microwave
Add the milk and oats to a large microwave safe bowl. Cook on high until the milk begins to bubble (watch that it doesn't boil over - cleaning up that mess is no fun at all).
Mix in the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, salt and pumpkin pie spice and return to the microwave.
Cook a further 2-3 minutes, then remove and allow to stand for 2 minutes. Top with maple syrup, extra pumpkin pie spice and chopped pecans
How to make overnight pumpkin oatmeal
Combine dry ingredients in medium bowl, combine wet ingredients in another.
Mix wet and dry together, then divide among serving bowls or glasses and seal with a lid. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to overnight.