Pumpkin Oatmeal (Pumpkin Spice)

Embrace Fall with this warm, deliciously spiced pumpkin oatmeal. Simple to make and so hearty, your breakfast just got a makeover!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 6

Servings

Calories 507kcal

Gather your ingredients. Have everything measured out and ready to go.
In a small saucepan, add the 2 ½ cups milk, then stir in the 1 ½ cup old fashioned oatmeal and bring to a boil (Pics 1-4).
Turn down the heat to medium stir in the½ cup pumpkin puree, 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, ½ teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (Pic 5).
Stir to combine well, and continue to simmer (stirring occasionally until the oats are tender (about 2-3 minutes) (Pic 6)
Top with 2 tablespoons maple syrup, extra pumpkin pie spice andpecan halves.
Devour.

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.
Remove lid, top with desired toppings. Devour.