Cozy Pumpkin Oatmeal Maple (Print Version)
Pumpkin and oats combine with maple for a warm, hearty breakfast with cozy autumn flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 3 cups milk
03 - 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
04 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Maple Drizzle
09 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
→ Toppings (optional)
11 - 1/4 cup roasted pecans, chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine oats, milk, pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
02 - Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and oats are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
03 - Stir in maple syrup. Adjust seasoning and sweetness as desired.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together pure maple syrup and melted butter until well combined.
05 - Divide oatmeal into bowls, drizzle with maple butter mixture, and top with chopped pecans and dried cranberries if using. Serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses simple pantry staples and canned pumpkin so you are just minutes away from a cozy bowl
- Naturally sweetened with maple which keeps things wholesome and free from refined sugar
- Ready in about 15 minutes breakfast is fuss free and flavor packed
02 -
- High in fiber from oats and pumpkin
- Naturally dairy free with non dairy milks
- Customizable with endless toppings
03 -
- Let your oats sit for a few minutes off heat for ultra creamy texture
- Taste the pumpkin puree before cooking not all brands are equally sweet or flavorful
- Drizzle warm maple syrup just before serving for maximum cozy flavor