Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal

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Start your day off right with a bowl of warm vegan pumpkin oatmeal made with old fashioned oats, canned pumpkin, soy milk, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

I’ll confess, I am the kind of person who wakes up excited about breakfast! These days, I look forward to warming up on chilly mornings with a bowl of hot oatmeal. Since oats can be boring on their own, I am always experimenting with new toppings and mix-ins. This pumpkin version though is one of my absolute favorites! It is the perfect breakfast for fall.

Ingredients You’ll Need for this Recipe

Old Fashioned Oats: quick cooking oats would work too but you’ll want to adjust the cooking time as these cook faster than old fashioned oats.
Canned Pumpkin: look for plain canned pumpkin (pumpkin will be the only ingredient) not pumpkin pie filling.
Plant-Based Milk: feel free to use whichever plant-based milk you prefer. Soy milk is my go-to since it has more protein.
Pumpkin Pie Spice: I just buy mine from the store, but you can also make your own.
Maple Syrup: I prefer maple syrup but you could also use agave or brown sugar.
Salt: so important for bringing out all the flavors in this oatmeal.

How to Serve Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal

This pumpkin oatmeal has a lot of great flavor on its own, but I always like to dress up my oatmeal with some tasty toppings as well. I like to serve this healthy pumpkin oatmeal with:

Nut butter: peanut butter or almond butter are great options. Love how it gets so melty when stirred into warm oats.
Chopped nuts: pecans, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds are great additions. I like to include nuts for the healthy fats and for some crunch. Hemp hearts would be lovely too.
Plant-Based Milk: I always like to add a splash of plant-based milk when serving my oatmeal. Soy milk is my go-to.
Maple Syrup: add a little more sweetness with a drizzle of maple syrup. Brown sugar would also be delicious.

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