Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal: Your New Morning Obsession

There’s a lot to love about fall, especially when you live in the Midwest like I do. And while I LOVE the stunning foliage and crisp morning air, the unapologetic, spicy-sweet embrace of all things pumpkin spice is one of the things I look forward to most.

So why limit your pumpkin spice cravings to lattes? Enter my new go-to breakfast: Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal. It’s delicious, vegan, packed with fiber, and doesn’t require you to get out of your PJs. Win-win-win.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This pumpkin spice oatmeal is creamy, comforting, and just sweet enough to make you feel like you’re indulging without the sugar crash. It’s also packed with fiber and beta-carotene, which means it’s basically health in a bowl. And did I mention it’s ready in under 15 minutes?

Servings: This recipe makes about 2 hearty servings—perfect for sharing or for keeping all to yourself (no judgment here).

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats: (the old-fashioned kind, not instant—we want texture here!)
• 2 cups almond milk (or any plant-based milk of your choice; oat milk works beautifully too)
• ½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling—trust me on this one)
• 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to your sweet tooth level)
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or make your own with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for that extra cozy factor)
• Pinch of salt (to balance all that sweetness)
• Optional toppings: chopped nuts, raisins, a dollop of almond butter, a sprinkle of chia seeds, or extra maple syrup if you’re feeling fancy

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring your almond milk to a gentle simmer over medium heat. No boiling, just a cozy little simmer.
2. Add the oats, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir it all together.
3. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. You’ll know it’s ready when the oats are tender and the whole thing has thickened up nicely. If it gets too thick for your liking, just splash in a bit more almond milk.
4. Spoon your pumpkin spice oatmeal into bowls, and go wild with the toppings.
5. Grab a spoon, cozy up, and enjoy the feeling of fall in every bite.

This Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal is quick, it’s comforting, and basically everything you need to start your day on the right foot — especially if that foot is wearing a fuzzy sock. So, grab your saucepan, crank up the stove, and let’s make breakfast the best part of your morning.