Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

Pumpkin spice oatmeal is the perfect fall breakfast! It has all of the classic pumpkin pie flavors, but this pumpkin pie oatmeal is much healthier for you.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup old fashioned oats (certified gluten free if necessary)
• Pinch fine sea salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk of choice (I use unsweetened almond milk)
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 1-2 packed Tablespoons light brown sugar (depending on taste preference)
• Maple syrup (optional, for topping)
• Chopped pecans (optional, for topping)
• Whipped cream of choice (optional, for topping - I use coconut whipped cream)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To a small pot on medium heat, add...: To a small pot on medium heat, add the oats, salt, and milk of choice. Cook until the oats have reached your desired texture (anywhere from 3-5 minutes).
2. 2Add in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, DIY...: Add in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice, and light brown sugar. Stir until it’s fully combined. Heat for an additional minute until the oatmeal is heated through.
3. 3Top with your favorite toppings. Maple syrup, chopped...: Top with your favorite toppings. Maple syrup, chopped pecans, whipped cream, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds are all perfect toppings!