Description
Comforting pumpkin spice oatmeal brings autumn’s warmth to breakfast tables with seasonal spices and creamy texture. Hearty grains mingle with rich pumpkin, creating a soul-satisfying morning meal you’ll crave on crisp days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup oat milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 banana, cut into chunks
Spice and Flavor:
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Optional Toppings:
- Diced apples
- Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- Chia seeds
Instructions
- In a compact saucepan, blend rolled oats, creamy oat milk, mashed banana segments, and aromatic pumpkin pie spice, creating a harmonious mixture.
- Activate the stovetop at high temperature, continuously stirring the blend until vibrant bubbles emerge approximately 2 minutes into cooking.
- Transition heat to low, allowing the oatmeal to simmer gently, intermittently stirring to prevent adherence to the pan’s surface for roughly 6 minutes.
- Once liquid has been absorbed and texture becomes creamy, transfer the warm oatmeal to a serving vessel.
- Enhance the dish’s sensory experience by garnishing with crisp diced apple cubes, crunchy pepitas, or nutrient-dense chia seeds, which introduce complementary textural dimensions and elevate the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Adjust liquid ratio by adding more oat milk if you prefer a creamier, looser oatmeal consistency for easier stirring and smoother texture.
- Customize spice blend by making your own pumpkin pie spice mix with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves for a more personalized flavor profile.
- Boost nutrition by incorporating extra protein like Greek yogurt, chopped nuts, or a scoop of protein powder to make the breakfast more filling and balanced.
- Create make-ahead friendly version by preparing the oatmeal in a batch and storing in refrigerator for quick reheating during busy mornings, saving time and maintaining delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg