Pumpkin Spice Latte Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats with pumpkin, espresso, and warm spices for a comforting morning start.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
03 - ½ cup unsweetened pumpkin purée

→ Flavorings

04 - ½ cup strong brewed coffee or 1 shot espresso
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
06 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves blend)
07 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or whipped cream
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped pecans or walnuts
11 - Extra sprinkle of cinnamon
12 - Drizzle of maple syrup

# How-To:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine oats, milk, pumpkin purée, coffee, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt.
02 - Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
03 - Cook for 7 to 10 minutes until the oats are tender and most liquid is absorbed, resulting in a creamy texture.
04 - Divide the cooked oats evenly between two bowls.
05 - Top each serving with Greek yogurt or whipped cream, chopped nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a drizzle of maple syrup as desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually tastes like dessert but gives you real breakfast nutrition, so you won't feel guilty about the maple syrup.
  • Your whole kitchen smells like a spice market and a coffee shop had a baby, and that alone makes waking up worth it.
  • The prep is genuinely five minutes if you count standing there reading your phone while the oats cook.
02 -
  • Stir it regularly, especially in the first few minutes; neglecting it even briefly means you'll scrape caramelized bits off the bottom and wonder what went wrong.
  • The oats continue absorbing liquid after you remove them from heat, so don't freak out if it looks slightly loose at first—give it thirty seconds off the flame and it'll firm right up.
03 -
  • Let the oats sit for a minute or two after cooking before eating; the flavors bloom and settle in a way that tastes more intentional and rounded.
  • Brown the butter and drizzle it warm over the top instead of maple syrup for a nutty depth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
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