Pumpkin Spice Latte Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats blended with pumpkin, espresso, and warm spices offer a cozy, flavorful start to your morning.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened pumpkin purée

→ Flavorings

04 - 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or 1 shot espresso
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
07 - 1/2 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 - Sprinkle of cinnamon
12 - Drizzle of maple syrup

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, mix oats, milk, pumpkin purée, coffee, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt.
02 - Heat over medium, stirring frequently until it reaches a gentle simmer.
03 - Cook for 7 to 10 minutes until the oats are creamy and liquid is mostly absorbed.
04 - Divide the creamy oats evenly between two serving bowls.
05 - Top each bowl with yogurt or whipped cream, nuts, cinnamon, and maple syrup as desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like fall in a bowl but comes together faster than your usual coffee run.
  • Pumpkin purée hides in the background, making everything taste richer without a hint of artificial flavor.
  • You can actually sit down to eat instead of drinking breakfast from a paper cup.
02 -
  • Unsweetened pumpkin purée is non-negotiable—sweetened pie filling will make this cloyingly sweet and throw off the coffee flavor.
  • The magic happens in the stirring; constant attention for those 10 minutes means you get creamy oats instead of a starchy mess.
03 -
  • Use freshly brewed strong coffee—instant or yesterday's cold brew changes the flavor profile in ways you won't expect.
  • A pinch of sea salt at the end brightens every spice and keeps the whole bowl from tasting like a candle.
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