Description
This Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast perfect for fall mornings. Creamy rolled oats are cooked with pumpkin puree, dates, and fragrant pumpkin spice to create a naturally sweetened, flavorful dish with a hint of caramel and spice. Topped with a drizzle of cold milk and maple syrup, it’s a satisfying and cozy way to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup (230 g) house blend milk or any creamy milk
- 1/2 cup (55 g) rolled oats
- 2–3 dates (25 g or 40 g) pitted and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp (45 g) pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp maple syrup (for flavor)
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
- Cold milk for topping
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the almond milk, rolled oats, chopped dates, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, and kosher salt into a pot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook Oatmeal: Heat the pot on medium-high heat until it starts to bubble. Then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer. Cook until the oatmeal thickens and the oats are soft but still retain some bite, about 7-10 minutes. The dates will melt slightly to add natural sweetness and subtle caramel flavor.
- Rest for Creaminess: Once cooked, cover the pot with a lid and let the oatmeal sit off heat for 5-10 minutes. This resting time helps achieve a super creamy texture while allowing flavors to meld.
- Serve: Spoon the oatmeal into a bowl. Drizzle with a little cold milk and extra maple syrup to taste. Finish with a sprinkle of pumpkin spice on top for added aroma and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute house blend milk with any creamy milk like almond, oat, or cow’s milk depending on your preference.
- Adjust the amount of dates to control the sweetness according to your taste.
- If pumpkin spice is unavailable, you can mix equal parts cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves as a homemade alternative.
- Cooking the dates with oats helps dissolve their sugars, creating a natural caramel flavor without added refined sugar.
- For a vegan version, ensure to use plant-based milk and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice oatmeal, fall breakfast, pumpkin puree oatmeal, creamy oatmeal recipe, healthy breakfast
