Description
This Pumpkin Spiced Oatmeal is a warm and comforting breakfast perfect for fall mornings. Made with gluten-free oats, almond milk, and a blend of pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon, it offers a creamy, flavorful start to your day. Topped with skinny pumpkin butter and granola for added texture and sweetness, this oatmeal is both nutritious and delicious, featuring high fiber content and heart-healthy whole grains to keep you satisfied until lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1/2 cup uncooked gluten-free oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup water
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of pumpkin pie spice
Toppings
- 1 tbsp skinny pumpkin butter
- 1 tbsp skinny pumpkin granola
- Additional cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking liquid: In a small saucepan, combine the unsweetened almond milk and water. Add a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of pumpkin pie spice to the liquid. You may also add a cinnamon stick if you prefer more aromatic flavor.
- Cook the oats: Add the uncooked gluten-free oats to the saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and cook according to the oat package directions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until the oats are tender and have absorbed the liquid, forming a creamy texture.
- Transfer to a bowl: Once the oatmeal is cooked, pour it into a serving bowl carefully.
- Add toppings: Top the cooked oatmeal with 1 tablespoon of skinny pumpkin butter and 1 tablespoon of skinny pumpkin granola. Sprinkle extra cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice on top if desired for enhanced flavor and presentation.
- Serve and enjoy: Enjoy your warm, creamy pumpkin spiced oatmeal immediately for a nutritious and comforting breakfast.
Notes
- A warm, creamy bowl of pumpkin spiced oatmeal is a great way to start your morning!
- High in fiber and heart-healthy whole grains, this breakfast will fill you up and keep you satisfied until lunch.
- Use gluten-free oats if you require a gluten-free diet.
- Skinny pumpkin butter and granola add flavor without excessive calories.
- Feel free to adjust spices according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 216 kcal
- Sugar: 6.5 g
- Sodium: 106 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg