The Best Breakfast

I’ve had a lot of meals that have changed my life. I’ve eaten some really good food and learned a lot about cooking in the process.

But there’s one dish in particular that stands out above all others: pumpkin pie oatmeal. It sounds like an odd combination, but it’s actually delicious!

And it’s healthy too—something we can all use more of as we head into the holiday season and beyond.

Old Fashioned Oatmeal is Boring

Oatmeal is a great breakfast option. It’s healthy, it’s filling, and it’s tasty. But plain old fashioned oats are boring. Without any flavoring, plain oatmeal tastes like stale cardboard with a hint of dirt in the aftertaste.

Luckily there are tons of ways to get creative with your morning bowl of oats! Here are some ideas for how to flavor your oatmeal:

• Add fruit (try strawberries, raspberries or blueberries)
• Add cinnamon and nutmeg for a classic fall flavor
• Try adding some protein powder to give you an extra boost in the morning
• Sprinkle on some nuts or seeds (try walnuts, pecans or chia seeds)
• Add a scoop of peanut butter for some protein and healthy fat
• Throw in some chocolate chips or cacao nibs to satisfy your sweet tooth

Spice up your oatmeal by making Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Spice up your oatmeal by making Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal! You can use any type of oatmeal, but we recommend steel-cut oats because they’re high in fiber and slow to digest. You can also use any type of milk and sweetener, as well as whatever pumpkin pie spice you have on hand (the fresher and more flavorful the better).

This recipe is really easy for anyone to make—even if it’s just yourself!

To get started: Put 1 cup water into a small saucepan over medium heat; add ¼ cup steel cut oats and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir frequently with a wooden spoon until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the oats (about 5 minutes). Remove pan from heat; stir in ½ cup milk of choice until combined well; let sit covered for 5 minutes so flavors can combine fully before serving hot with desired toppings such as maple syrup, cinnamon sugar maple pecan butter or coconut flakes!

1-½ cup steel cut oats

First, it’s important to know that steel cut oats are whole oat groats that have been chopped into small pieces. They’re also called Irish oats, or pinhead oats. Steel cut oats aren’t as processed as rolled oats and retain more of their fiber, protein and other nutrients. Steel-cut oatmeal has a nuttier flavor than rolled oats do because they have not been steamed and flattened like their thinner counterparts.

Because they are minimally processed, steel cut oatmeal provides the same basic nutrition found in other whole grains: manganese (which helps regulate blood sugar levels), magnesium (which may help reduce migraine headaches), selenium (which protects against heart disease) and zinc (which is essential for wound healing). Plus, steel-cut oatmeal contains about 5 grams of dietary fiber per ½ cup serving—more than either instant or old fashioned rolled varieties!

You can find steel cut oats in the same place you buy your regular old fashioned ones: the refrigerated section of your grocery store near where all those other breakfast cereals live! If you want something more convenient than making overnight cold cereal every morning with hot water poured over it after waking up late for work again (I don’t know what I’m doing wrong here), give this Crockpot Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal recipe a try instead!

1 cup pumpkin purée

Pumpkin purée is a thick mixture of pumpkin and water. You can buy it in a can, or make your own by roasting pumpkin.

Pumpkin pie spice is a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and more! If you don’t like one ingredient that goes into pumpkin pie spice, you can leave it out or substitute it for something else.

How to prepare pumpkin purée:

To make your own homemade pumpkin pie purée: Cut raw jack-o’-lantern pumpkins into sections with their tops removed so that you have large pieces that fit in your food processor. Scoop out the seeds from inside each section (you can compost them). Place those sections on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil and bake at 425°F until soft enough to mash easily—about 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on how large your sections were when they were cut up (larger pieces will take longer).

Next, cool completely before mashing them up with forks or potato mashers until smooth as possible—there should be no chunks remaining at all; this step will take some time if doing things manually rather than using an electric mixer attachment! Mix with water until desired consistency has been reached—some people prefer theirs thicker while others prefer thinner; experiment until finding what works best for you!

Store extra batches in containers if planning on using throughout several days/weeks; refrigerate after opening once opened but still sealed tightly

This is where pumpkin pie spice comes in. It’s a flavorful blend of cinnamon, cloves and allspice with some variations depending on the brand or recipe that you’re using. Pumpkin purees are typically spiced, but it doesn’t hurt to add more if you want that flavor profile.

2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or sugar

The second ingredient is the sweetener. I’m going to tell you that you have a lot of options here, and it’s okay if you’re not sure which one to pick.

Maple syrup is a good choice because it’s healthy and delicious and also comes from trees so you’re basically eating some fancy sap. Honey is another great choice because bees are very important pollinators and they deserve our support! Sugar can also be used as an ingredient in this recipe, but I would recommend using only organic cane sugar (because regular table sugar isn’t very good for you) or brown sugar (because that stuff tastes like heaven).

You should always use warm water when making oatmeal; hot water will burn your tongue while cold water will cause your oatmeal to be lumpy and hard to eat.

Once all of your ingredients are mixed together in a bowl, it’s time to cook them! You can do this using either a stovetop method or an oven method. If you have an electric stove with coils (these look like metal grates), then you’ll use the oven option instead of the stovetop one. The first step is to turn on medium heat until the butter melts and bubbles around edges. Once melted, add pumpkin puree and whisk until incorporated into the rest of mixture.

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (store bought or recipe below)

Add the following ingredients to a small bowl:

1. 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3. 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Mix well and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To make spice from scratch, see below!

How to make pumpkin pie spice from scratch: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Cut pie pumpkins in half, scoop out seeds, and place face down on a lined sheet pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until soft. Scoop out flesh and puree until smooth. Remove as much moisture as possible by pressing the mixture through cheesecloth.

When ready to use, mix in your favorite spices or pumpkin pie spice. Heat up liquid of choice until warm, then add oatmeal and cook for 5-10 minutes or until desired consistency is reached. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy! How to store pumpkin pie spice: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months.

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract is a great way to add flavor to oatmeal. If you don’t have any on hand, this is an excellent opportunity to pick some up! Vanilla is also rich in vitamin B6, which plays a role in the proper functioning of many different systems in your body. You can use it just like any other flavoring agent—just remember that it’s not particularly sweet, so you might want to make things sweeter by adding more sugar or other sweeteners in your recipe. Feel free to experiment with using vanilla as a sweetener for other recipes as well!

Toppings of your choice (for me, it is a sprinkle of cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and a pinch of brown sugar.)

Toppings of your choice (for me, it is a sprinkle of cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and a pinch of brown sugar.)

Next time you make this oatmeal, add the toppings right before serving so that they stay fresh and add flavor. If you’re planning on freezing leftovers, don’t add additional toppings until after you’ve reheated it. I would only do this if you’re having guests over because it will look unappealing otherwise!

Lastly, if you need some inspiration for how to top your warm bowl of goodness – here are two suggestions! For a super-fast option that’s perfect when you’re in a rush or don’t have many ingredients around, use whatever fruit is in season at the moment (I’ve had good luck with bananas and apples) or frozen berries.

Directions for Making Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

1. Add the water to a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat.
2. Reduce the heat, add the oats and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in the pumpkin purée and sweetener of your choice (maple syrup, honey or sugar). You can also add spices at this point such as cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice if desired!
4. Pour into bowls and top with desired toppings!

Make this recipe for a healthy breakfast that will fuel you all day.

This recipe is a great way to start your day. It’s super easy to make, and it makes use of any leftover pumpkin from Thanksgiving. If you don’t have any leftovers, just buy a can! You’ll be glad you did.

This Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal recipe is also ideal for using up leftover pumpkin pie spice. And if you’re not sure what that is, it’s the mix of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves found in many pumpkin pie recipes. Those flavors pair well with oats in this oatmeal combination.

Although this oatmeal uses milk instead of water (and some cream), there are plenty of ways to customize it with nuts or dried fruit if you prefer something else on your breakfast table every morning:

* Add chopped pecans for crunch. * Mix in raisins for a bit of sweetness. * Drizzle with maple syrup if you like oatmeal that’s on the sweeter side.

Go Make Some Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal!

Oatmeal is a great way to start your day, but sometimes it can get boring. That’s why we love this recipe for Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal! It’s so easy to make and tastes delicious too.

If you have any leftover pumpkin purée after making this Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal, try adding it into your next batch of pancakes or muffins. You’ll be amazed at how much flavor they add without any added sugar or fat!