Creamy oatmeal cooked with pumpkin puree and sweetened with maple syrup then topped with granola and dried cranberries. This pumpkin pie maple oatmeal with granola and cranberries embodies all the flavors of fall in every bite.
This is what breakfast should be every morning. I can’t imagine a better way to wake up in the morning. On days that I work, I’m usually up at 5:30-6:00. The sun is slow to rise in the fall, the morning air is chilly. So a delicious warm bowl of oatmeal is the perfect way to start the day and give me that push out the door.
The creaminess of the almond milk, the sweetness from the maple syrup, the fall flavor of pumpkin, the crunchy granola, and the sweet dried cranberries. So many flavors and textures, most of which represent fall. Even better, this breakfast takes only a few minutes to make. And while this recipe is for one, because I wake up the earliest and the oatmeal isn’t as good if it sits out for awhile, you can definitely easily adjust the recipe to create more servings.
How gorgeous is this oatmeal? All that color.
So what are you waiting for? You need this oatmeal in your life. First thing tomorrow morning.
Add old fashioned oats and water to a small pot over medium to high heat. Cook the oats for about 2-3 minutes until the oats have softened to your liking. Add in the milk of your choice. I like using almond milk because it’s slightly thicker which makes the oatmeal creamier.
Stir in pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice.
Sweeten the oatmeal with maple syrup for an added fall taste. If you don’t have maple syrup, you can always sweeten your oatmeal with brown sugar.
Now, you can top the oatmeal with your favorite granola and dried cranberries. I used Purely Elizabeth’s Pumpkin Fig granola. But you can also use homemade granola too.
Serve your oatmeal warm.
Enjoy!
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- ¾ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons almond milk/ 2% milk/ soy milk/ half and half
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- ⅛ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Granola, to taste
- Dried cranberries, to taste
- In a small pot, add old fashioned oats and water over medium to high heat. Cook the oats for 2-3 minutes or until the oats have softened to your liking.
- Add in the milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup. Stir until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Put the oatmeal in a bowl. Top with granola and dried cranberries to taste.
- Serve the oatmeal warm.
marianlthorpe says
Sounds absolutely delicious – I’ll have to try it.
circadianreflections says
Yum! It sounds like dessert!
shelleykassian says
Looks delicious!! I am going to try this recipe!
Popcorn and Chocolate says
This oatmeal sounds scrumptious! I love that it even incorporates fall colors!
A Really Small Farm says
I love spiced cooked pumpkins in pies and also as “ice cream” made with tofu. This sounds like a good breakfast treat especially this year with the bumper crop of pumpkins and winter squash.
The Creators Toolbox says
Looks great! I will try it tomorrow morning! 🙂
ryehumour says
Oh yum! I just gave in and accepted that it is fall, so bring on the pumpkin! Also, I love your spoon. I need that for ice cream (Nutella, frosting, lemon curd, etc…)
judilyn says
I make a cooked five-grain cereal every morning, topped with homemade yogurt and granola, plus about a cup of seasonal fruits, and a sprinkling of sesame and sunflower seeds. Good idea about the pumpkin and spice. I have both on the shelf-can try this out immediately!
Virtual hugs,
Judie
Graham Stephen says
Beautifully photographed (as always) 🙂
PetersFoodAdventures says
what a great idea! I love the sound of all these things together! YUM!! Never heard of this, will need to try it!!!!!