Want to wake up to pumpkin-y goodness every day? These pumpkin pancakes and pumpkin oatmeal muffins will have you racing to start your day. Breakfast doesn’t get cozier than this warming pumpkin porridge – it will coax you out of bed on even the chilliest mornings. It’s the perfect answer to, ‘What do I do with my leftover pumpkin puree?’ It’s full of nutrition all while being low in salt and calories. Plus, the taste will make anyone become a morning person! It’s a warm autumnal spice blend made from common pantry spices to add an incredible fall flavor to all your seasonal cooking. It’s made from ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, allspice, and cloves. The blend is called pumpkin pie spice because it’s all the spices used in pumpkin pie. You can find it at your grocery store or make your own pumpkin pie spice using our recipe! Maple pecans:
Pecans – For a rich, buttery, nut flavor. Maple syrup – To sweeten up the crunch. Butter – Brings it all together. Sea salt – Just a pinch of salt!
Pumpkin oatmeal:
Water – For cooking the oats. Rolled oats – The warm, hearty base. Get certified gluten-free if needed. Apple – Any apple works great, but grannysmith, fuji, or honeycrisp would be our top picks as they’re firmer so they hold their shape. Pureed pumpkin – The star of the show, straight from a can. Pumpkin pie spice blend – Adds fall flavors and warmth. We have an easy recipe using spice rack staples.
Savory:
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Sweet:
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal! Pumpkin Brownies Pumpkin Muffins
The maple pecans are so great with this recipe – we’d recommend making a big batch and keeping them on hand to throw into salads or similar! If you want to customize your oatmeal, here are some other suggested toppings:
Crunch time: Add pumpkin seeds or chia seeds, other chopped nuts, or crunchy granola clusters for contrast in texture. Fresh or dried fruits: Almonds, banana slices, berries, raisins, or cranberries work well. Sweet things: Drizzle with pure maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup for extra sweetness, or a splash of vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor profile. If you’re feeling indulgent, throw in some chocolate chips or sprinkle on some brown sugar or coconut sugar! Milk alternatives: Use cashew or almond milk instead of water for a slightly creamier oatmeal.
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