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With all the flavors of pumpkin pie stirred into a creamy bowl of oatmeal, this quick and easy Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal is our favorite fall oatmeal.
It’s hard to beat a hot fragrant breakfast that can be on the table in less than 15 minutes.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
We enjoy topping our bowls of oatmeal with a swirl of freshly whipped cream to make it even more like pumpkin pie.
The whole family enjoysΒ this oatmeal and the kids have requested this again every single day this week; I think I’m safe to say that it is a hit.
It’s been ten years since we first made pumpkin spice oatmeal and this is still my middle son’s favorite oatmeal. He happily makes this oatmeal throughout the year.
There’s nothing better than having a terrific breakfast that the kids can make on their own. Especially when they make enough to share with me.
Oatmeal Ingredients
- rolled oats
- water
- milk
- pumpkin puree
- brown sugar
- pumpkin pie spice mix
- kosher salt
Pumpkin Oatmeal Recipe
- Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring constantly until the oatmeal has thickened.
- Remove from the heat, portion into serving bowls, and top with whipped cream or a drizzle of heavy cream.
Once you’ve mixed up your jar of Pumpkin Pie Spice, and stashed a few cans of pumpkin puree in the pantry, you’ll be ready to make this anytime you crave it.
Are you looking for more breakfast ideas? Check out all of our Oatmeal Recipes.
This Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal is another favorite that my boys would happily eat this every single morning if I made it that often. Steel cut oatmeal is another great breakfast for fall mornings.
Spiced pear oatmeal full of rolled oats, cooked pears, cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter is a weekday breakfast delight.
For a few more hearty breakfasts that will start your day right, try these Ham and Cheese Waffles. (They freeze beautifully for quick breakfast reheats!) This Easy Breakfast Casserole and this Bacon Gruyere Quiche are great breakfast options too.
Last but definitely not least, you’ll want to try this Pecan Praline French Toast Bake for the ultimate weekend treat.
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice mix
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Optional topping: homemade whipped cream
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook over medium -ow heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring constantly until the oatmeal has thickened.
- Remove from the heat, portion into serving bowls and top with whipped cream. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
{originally published 9/25/13 – notes and photos updated 11/9/22}
Nicely done, Mary! It's like a bowl of pie for breakfast… definitely can't beat that!! π
I love fall, it's an excuse to make pumpkin pie flavored everything! I whipped up some pumpkin sticky toffee pudding the other day and it may have been even better than traditional pumpkin pie (given I'm not a huge pie person to begin with).
Wow, never had this but definitely worth a try!
Made it this morning. BIG HIT!
I just made it this morning. Even my picky son ate it!! Thank you for a filling breakfast idea before I go off to work!!
i use steel cut oats and in a croak pot it for 8 hr. makes huge amount…
Could you use steel cut oats with this recipie?
Yes, however, you’ll need to watch them and adjust the cooking time accordingly. They will take significantly longer to cook.
Can this be made with quinoa? I have an oat sensitivity
I’ve never tried quinoa. I imagine you can add pumpkin and spices to any hot cereal though. If you do try it, let me know how it works.
Yum!!!
This looks wonderful! But there are only 2 of us eating it. The recipe looks like it can be reduced by half.
Freeze in individual sizes.
I halved this recipe and it works like a charm – eating it now! I use Almond Milk instead of cow’s milk and had some organic maple sugar so I used that instead of brown sugar. Great recipe.
Can this be reheated for next day also
Since I would be the only one eating this can it keep in the fridge for like 2 days and I halved the recipe
My sister does steel cut oatmeal in the slow cooker and refrigerates. what she does not use for many days with no problems. And yes, it looks like you could easily cut the recipe in half
Yes, it will keep in the fridge and you can easily reduce the recipe as well. Enjoy!
Yummo!!
Any idea what the serving size should be and the nutritional facts that coincide?
Hi! If i’m the only one eating this how long do you think it would last in the fridge? About 5 days?
I’m sure it will keep in the fridge. You can also reduce the recipe to make less.
I always make oatmeal in big batches and freeze in individual servings. Microwave and it’s ready to go.
Plan on making some of this oatmeal now that we are entering fall…
Sound delicious!
When my children attended three different schools, elementary, middle and high school, I cooked Bob’s Red Mill steel cut oatmeal overnite in a crockpot and they each ladled out their own ! Did not think to add pumpkin, but added apples, raw buckwheat honey instead of sugar. Also an egg for protein. Easier on Moms and kids can eat ready breakfast and fix their own !
Thanks for pumpkin idea π
You stirred in an egg??
Could this be done in a crockpot overnight? I can just imagine waking up to the smell of pumpkin pie.
That sounds wonderful, but I’m not sure how it would convert. Maybe with steel cut oats?
Best way to reheat leftovers?
I reheat in the microwave with a splash of milk to thin it out a bit.
How many servings would you say this makes?
Yield is 5-6 servings.