Pumpkin Spice Latte Oats (Print View)

Creamy oats with pumpkin, espresso, and warm spices for a comforting morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

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

→ Flavorings

04 - 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or 1 shot espresso
05 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice mix
07 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or whipped cream
10 - 1 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts
11 - Extra sprinkle of cinnamon
12 - Drizzle of maple syrup

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It tastes like your favorite autumn café drink but costs a fraction of the price and takes less time than waiting in line.
  • The creamy oats hold that espresso richness without being heavy, leaving you satisfied until lunch without the mid-morning slump.
  • You can have it on the table in 15 minutes, which means even rushed mornings feel a little more intentional.
02 -
  • Stir often while cooking so the bottom doesn't scorch; burnt pumpkin flavor ruins the whole thing, and I learned that the hard way.
  • Don't walk away from the stove during those last few minutes—oats can go from creamy to gelatinous surprisingly fast, and constant attention keeps it just right.
03 -
  • Use fresh, unsweetened pumpkin purée and strong, freshly brewed coffee—those two elements make the difference between a decent bowl and one that tastes like it came from somewhere special.
  • If your oats seem watery after cooking, they weren't on the heat long enough; if they're too thick, they're telling you to add milk and stir gently until silky again.
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