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Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal

This pumpkin oatmeal combines hearty oats with smooth pumpkin purée and warming spices, resulting in a velvety, flavorful porridge. The dish features tender oats infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with soft pumpkin chunks for added texture and sweetness, creating a cozy breakfast with a vibrant appearance.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats preferably quick-cooking for faster results
  • 2 cups milk dairy or non-dairy alternative
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin purée unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon warm and aromatic
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg adds depth of flavor
  • ½ cup pumpkin chunks cooked and tender
  • pinch salt to enhance flavors

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Combine the oats, milk, pumpkin purée, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently as it starts to thicken and become fragrant.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and the mixture is creamy, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the pumpkin chunks to the porridge and fold them gently into the mixture to warm and distribute evenly.
  5. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the pumpkin is heated through and the oats are tender.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the oatmeal sit briefly to thicken further before serving.
  7. Spoon the creamy pumpkin oatmeal into bowls and enjoy hot, topped with seeds or a drizzle of honey if desired.