This pumpkin spice oatmeal takes an ordinary bowl of oatmeal to a whole new level with the addition of fresh pumpkin puree, spices, pecans, and pumpkin seeds.
The recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes and is perfect for a busy morning.
It’s hearty, tasty, and a recipe that your family will ask for again and again!
Keep reading to learn how to make this easy breakfast recipe.
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Ingredients for this hearty oatmeal recipe
To make this pumpkin-spiced oatmeal, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup of old-fashioned gluten-free rolled oats
- 2 cups of skim milk
- ¼ cup of pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- pinch of sea salt
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
- ½ cup of chopped pecans
- 4 tablespoons of Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds
I used a fresh pumpkin puree in the recipe with roasted pumpkin for extra sweetness and heartiness. You can also use canned pumpkin puree.
Making the pumpkin spice oatmeal
This hearty and tasty breakfast is made in less than 10 minutes and gives you a great dose of vitamins and minerals in a heart-healthy way.
Start by combining the old-fashioned oats and skim milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Almond milk also works fine and makes the recipe dairy-free!
Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal reaches your desired consistency, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sea salt, and nutmeg. Continue cooking until the mixture is heated through, about 1 minute more.
Add 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup and stir well.
Garnishes for the pumpkin-spice oatmeal
Top the oatmeal with chopped pecans, a few chocolate chips, and some crunchy pumpkin seeds..
A drizzle of some more pure maple syrup gets added, and you are done. I love to use pure maple syrup instead of refined sugar because it’s more natural, and there is no sugar high (and low that follows) if you use it.
Your breakfast is ready! Can you believe how quick that was?
How does this pumpkin spice oatmeal taste?
In a word – A-MAY-ZING. Well, that looks like three almost words, but it gets the point across, right? The oatmeal has an earthiness that comes from the pumpkin puree, and adding the pecans and pumpkin seeds gives the breakfast a nice crunch.
The chocolate melts slightly as you eat the oatmeal, giving it a nice richness with every bite. You’ll feel almost as though you just had chocolate crumble pumpkin pie for breakfast!
My family (even my non-pumpkin-eating husband) asks me to make this again and again. And I don’t mind one bit, since it’s ready in a flash.
This pumpkin spice oatmeal recipe is gluten-free, healthy, and super filling. Make some today.
See? Pumpkin is perfectly acceptable as a breakfast offering. It makes an already healthy breakfast take on an extra dose of veggie goodness. Fast, easy, and SUPER TASTY!
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Admin note: This article for making pumpkin-spiced oatmeal first appeared on the blog in October 2017. This post has been updated with new photos, a printable recipe card with nutrition, and a slideshow video.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal - Hearty Oatmeal Breakfast or Brunch Recipe
This pumpkin spice oatmeal recipe is super fast and easy. It is healthy and satisfying and comes together in just minutes.
A bowl of oatmeal is transformed with the addition of fresh pumpkin puree, pecans, pumpkin seeds, chocolate chips, and pure maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of old-fashioned gluten-free rolled oats
- 2 cups of skim milk
- ¼ cup of pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- A pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
Garnish
- ½ cup of chopped pecans
- ¼ cup of pure maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons of Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats and skim milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. (You can also use almond milk to make the recipe dairy-free.)
- Bring the mixture to a boil; then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until it gets to your desired consistency, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sea salt, and nutmeg until the mixture is heated through, about 1 minute more.
- Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and stir well.
- Garnish with chopped pecans, mini chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, and the extra maple syrup.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 426Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 91mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 4gSugar: 32gProtein: 8g
Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.