Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

Are you getting bored with the same old oatmeal?  Today I add a hint of fall to my basic oatmeal recipe to create this simple breakfast idea: pumpkin spice oatmeal.

Last week I made pumpkin spice bread, and I had some leftover canned pumpkin.  So I thought…why not stir some into my morning oatmeal?  I also traded out my usual cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice.  The result is a warm little bowl of heaven!

My Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Recipe

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Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal is a delicious twist on traditional oatmeal. It's like a warm bowl of fall on a crisp morning.

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Servings 1 serving

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup old fashioned oats uncooked
• 1 teaspoon dried chia seed
• dash of salt to taste
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tablespoon 100% maple syrup

Instructions

1. In a microwave safe bowl stir together the chia seeds and dry oats.
2. Add water, almond milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla, spice and salt, and stir to combine.
3. Microwave* on high until boiling, for about 2.5 minutes (Microwave times may vary. Watch out for boil-over!)
4. Let sit in microwave for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
5. Remove from microwave and stir in maple syrup.
6. Add more toppings, if desired! I added chopped walnuts (adds additional points). Chopped dates, raisins or craisins would also be delicious (note extra points).

Recipe Notes

Using the recipe builder, this recipe comes out to 5 PointsPlus on Weight Watchers.
*For those of you who shy away from microwaves, this can totally be made on the stovetop! Bring to a low boil and then reduce heat and simmer on low for a minute or two.

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