Pumpkin Spice Latte Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats with pumpkin, espresso, spices, and a touch of sweetness for a warm breakfast start.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
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 (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves blend)
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 - Extra sprinkle of cinnamon
12 - Drizzle of maple syrup

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats, milk, pumpkin purée, brewed coffee or espresso, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt.
02 - Heat over medium heat until gently simmering, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
03 - Continue cooking for 7 to 10 minutes until oats are creamy and most liquid is absorbed.
04 - Portion the oatmeal evenly into two bowls.
05 - Top each serving with Greek yogurt or whipped cream, chopped nuts, a pinch of cinnamon, and maple syrup drizzle as desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a pumpkin spice latte but actually fills you up, no afternoon slump.
  • Ready in 15 minutes, which means you can sleep five extra minutes and still have a homemade breakfast.
  • The warm spices and coffee hit different when you're eating them instead of just sipping them.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring—oats need attention or they'll clump and stick, turning grainy instead of creamy.
  • The pumpkin purée makes it taste richer than it actually is, so the sweetness of one tablespoon of syrup is usually enough.
03 -
  • Stir constantly for the first three minutes—that's when clumping is most likely to happen, and vigilance here saves the whole bowl.
  • If your oats seem too thick, loosen them with an extra splash of milk rather than adding more liquid at the start; it's easier to adjust at the end than to thin a runny pot.
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