Healthy Pumpkin Stovetop Oatmeal: A Delicious and Nutritious Breakfast Recipe
A delicious and nutritious breakfast recipe that combines the flavors of pumpkin and spices for a healthy start to your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water or milk to a boil.
- Add the rolled oats and a pinch of salt, reduce heat to medium, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup (if using).
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the oatmeal reaches your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and top with chopped nuts if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy your healthy breakfast!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use milk instead of water.
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg