Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal
Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall with creamy vegan pumpkin oatmeal – a quick, easy, healthy, and comforting breakfast. Plus, my version is 100% vegan and optionally gluten-free!
Servings: 1 to 2
Calories: 370kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups of water
- 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup of pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup of plant-based milk
- Sweetener of choice to taste
- Pumpkin seeds optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the water and bring to a boil.
- Add the oats, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well, lower the heat to a simmer, and place the lid on, but slightly tilted so it is not completely closed. Stir occasionally to prevent the oatmeal from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Turn off the heat, close the lid completely, and allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- When ready to serve, add in the plant-based milk and sweetener to taste. Mix well and and serve.
- Optionally garnish with pumpkin seeds and enjoy warm or cold.
Notes
- Adjust the consistency: Make thicker oatmeal by simmering it for longer or adding a thickener (like chia or more oats). Make thinner oatmeal with a splash of extra liquid.
- Only simmer: If it's too hot, the oats will burn/stick, and the plant-based milk may scald.
- Sweeten to taste: Add a little at a time to your desired level.
- Don't overcook it: Otherwise, the oatmeal can become mushy.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 19067IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 5mg
