Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
I don’t typically share recipes two days in a row, but it occurred to me the other day that I hadn’t shared this gem of a pumpkin recipe yet. I mentioned it on Facebook to Kara from Rockin’ Granola and Simple Kids, and she asked how to make it. This is a great way to switch up your oatmeal for fall, and a little healthier than eating Pumpkin Buns, or leftover pumpkin pie for breakfast (Though who doesn’t love eating leftover pumpkin pie for a delicious breakfast treat?!) Pumpkin Spice Granola and Greek yogurt is still my favorite fall breakfast, but this oatmeal runs a close second.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
recipe by me!
Makes 3-4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pecan pieces
Bring water to a boil, add oats and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off burner and allow to thicken for several minutes. Stir in pumpkin puree, butter, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined. Fold in dried cranberries and pecans.
This sounds fantastic! I love the addition of the cranberries.
This is such a good idea! I’ve never tried mixing pumpkin with oatmeal, but I’m excited to try it. It will definitely be healthier than the pumpkin pie lattes at Starbucks!
I am going to make this for breakfast tomorrow!
The cranberries make this taste a little like pumpkin cranberry bread, which I also love!
And yes, this is probably healthier than the Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks….though I don’t think anything can truly replace those!
This looks AMAZING! I can’t wait to try it. Do you use real pumpkin or buy the canned? I have a cute pumpkin I’m using as decor that I have been wondering when would be a good time to turn it into a snack!
Jami,
I used canned pumpkin for this, but I have made my own pumpkin puree in the past. It’s relatively easy to do but a little time consuming…and I absolutely HATE scooping out the seeds, especially from the big pumpkins. What a pain! Pumpkins usually last for a month or two (if they aren’t carved).
looks super yummy! might have to try this
Ooooooh, I can’t wait to try it. I always need to use up Pumpkin Pie Spice around here! Thanks for the great recipe, Cara!
Sounds delicious! I love Fall spices, smells, and dishes.
yummy!!! what a great fall recipe!!
I’m intrigued – I know it’s a North American thing to have pumpkin as a sweet thing. And I know pumpkin IS sweet, but (as an Australian) I think of it as savoury. We only really have it roasted (baked) or in soup. I’m dying to try this though – can you tell me what spices would be in pumpkin pie spice? I’m guessing nutmeg, cinnamon?
This would be a great way to get pumpkin into my fussy daughter.
What a perfect Autumn oatmeal recipe. I have some steel cut oats that I should use. I love to add various textures to my oatmeal so the the dried cranberries and pecan pieces are right up my alley. Yum!
Sarah- pumpkin pie spice is equal parts cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. And if you have never tried a North American Pumpkin Pie, well, you’re truly missing out. It’s a WONDERFUL thing!
I never thought this would taste good! I tried this for my oatmeal project and it was delicious! Thanks for the idea! 😉 Put a link of your recipe on my blog!