Pumpkin Spice Latte Oats (Print)

Creamy oats blended with pumpkin, espresso, and spices for a comforting start.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

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

→ 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
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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent like a pumpkin spice latte but feels like actual breakfast, not dessert for your bowl.
  • The whole thing comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can have café vibes without leaving your apartment.
  • It keeps you full through the morning without that mid-morning crash that sugar-heavy oats give you.
02 -
  • Stir constantly, especially in the last few minutes—oats burn if you get distracted, and burnt oats can't be saved, only learned from.
  • The magic happens in the simmer, not before it; rushing the heat just gives you crunchy oats in a thin puddle instead of the creamy dream you're after.
03 -
  • Use espresso instead of regular coffee if you're chasing that latte feeling—the intensity makes the difference between good and memorable.
  • Don't skip the salt, even though it seems counterintuitive; it's the secret that makes every other flavor taste like itself.
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