Description
Creamy and comforting pumpkin spice oatmeal made with banana and warming spices — a quick and nourishing breakfast perfect for fall mornings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk or plant-based milk
- 1 banana, cut into chunks
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Optional toppings: diced apple, pepitas, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine oats, milk, banana, and pumpkin pie spice in a small pot over high heat.
- Cook until the mixture begins to bubble, then reduce heat to low or medium-low.
- Let it simmer for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and add desired toppings.
Notes
- Swap banana for pumpkin purée for a stronger pumpkin flavor.
- Use dairy-free milk for a vegan version.
- Stir in nut butter or yogurt for extra creaminess.
- Add a splash of milk when reheating to loosen the texture.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
