Description
This comforting Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal is a warm, nourishing breakfast perfect for chilly mornings. Made with old-fashioned rolled oats simmered in creamy oat milk, blended with ripe banana for natural sweetness, and seasoned with fragrant pumpkin pie spice, it’s a cozy bowl of fall flavors. Topped with crunchy pepitas, chia seeds, and diced apples, this oatmeal is both hearty and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup oat milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 banana, cut into chunks
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Toppings (Optional)
- Diced apples
- Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- Chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a small pot, combine the rolled oats, oat milk, banana chunks, and pumpkin pie spice, ensuring the ingredients are evenly mixed before cooking.
- Cook the oatmeal: Heat the mixture over high heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to bubble, approximately 2 minutes. Then reduce the heat to low or medium-low and let it gently simmer for 6 more minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Remove from heat: Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat and carefully pour the oatmeal into a serving bowl.
- Add toppings: Enhance your oatmeal by adding optional toppings such as diced apples, crunchy pepitas, and nutritious chia seeds to add texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute oat milk with any milk of your choice, including dairy or plant-based alternatives like almond or soy milk.
- Adjust the amount of pumpkin pie spice according to your taste preference.
- The banana adds natural sweetness which can reduce the need for additional sweeteners.
- For a smoother texture, mash the banana slightly before cooking.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled for multiple servings.
