Who says you can’t have dessert for breakfast? I incorporated all the delicious flavors of pumpkin pie—cinnamon, maple syrup, pecans, graham crackers, and, of course, pumpkin—into healthful oatmeal. Grab a spoon and get ready to dig in! Breakfast is served.

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Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Who says you can’t have dessert for breakfast? I incorporated all the delicious flavors of pumpkin pie into healthful oatmeal.
Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • cups vanilla almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
  • 1 graham cracker square, ground or smashed into crumbs (about 2 teaspoons)
  • Pinch of pumpkin pie spice, optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine oats and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for a few minutes. Mix in pumpkin, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg until heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer between 2 bowls and top with toasted pecans or walnuts and graham cracker crumbles. For extra pumpkin flavor, garnish with a dash of pumpkin pie spice.

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 260Carbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gTotal Fat: 13g— Unsaturated Fat: 12g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 120mgFiber: 4gTotal Sugar: 14g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 12g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!