Pumpkin Spice Latte Oats (Printable View)

Creamy oats blended with pumpkin, espresso, and warm spices create a comforting breakfast bowl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Oats Base

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

→ Flavorings

04 - 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or 1 shot espresso
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

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

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan, mix oats, milk, pumpkin purée, coffee, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt.
02 - Bring mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
03 - Continue cooking for 7 to 10 minutes until oats are creamy and most liquid is absorbed.
04 - Divide the prepared oats between two bowls.
05 - Top each serving with Greek yogurt or whipped cream, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired. Serve warm.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent enough for a weekend breakfast but comes together faster than waiting in a café line.
  • The pumpkin and espresso combination is subtle enough that even coffee skeptics find themselves reaching for seconds.
  • You can have it on the table in fifteen minutes with nothing more complicated than a saucepan and a wooden spoon.
02 -
  • Don't skip the salt—I made these once without realizing I'd forgotten it, and the pumpkin flavor felt flat and one-dimensional until I stirred in just a pinch.
  • Coffee strength matters more than you'd think; a weak brew will disappear into the creaminess, so use espresso or really strong brewed coffee.
  • These oats thicken as they sit, so if you're not eating right away, add a little extra milk when you reheat them.
03 -
  • Stir these oats more frequently than you think you need to—the pumpkin and coffee can stick to the bottom of the pan if you're not paying attention.
  • If you're making this for guests, have the toppings prepped in small bowls so everyone can customize their own—yogurt amounts are very personal, and some people skip it entirely.
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