Pumpkin Spice Latte Oats (Print View)

Creamy oats infused with pumpkin, espresso, and warm spices for a cozy morning.

# Components:

→ 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 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, 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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, mix oats, milk, pumpkin purée, coffee, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt.
02 - Heat over medium, stirring frequently until a gentle simmer is reached.
03 - Cook for 7 to 10 minutes until oats are soft and most liquid is absorbed.
04 - Divide the oats evenly between two bowls.
05 - Top each serving with Greek yogurt or whipped cream, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and maple syrup as desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent enough to feel like dessert for breakfast but won't leave you crashed an hour later.
  • The coffee cuts through the sweetness perfectly, making it taste sophisticated instead of overly sugary.
  • You can make it in one pot while half-asleep, which is basically a miracle on weekday mornings.
02 -
  • The oats will thicken as they cool, so if you make it ahead, add extra milk when you reheat it or you'll end up with oatmeal brick.
  • Don't skip the salt—it sounds small, but it's what keeps the spices from tasting like you dumped cinnamon directly on your tongue.
  • If your coffee isn't strong enough, the whole thing tastes like sweetened pumpkin soup instead of a latte, so brew it bold or use espresso.
03 -
  • Make the base the night before and store it in the fridge, then just reheat with a little extra milk in the morning for those days when you need breakfast but also need five extra minutes of sleep.
  • Toast your nuts before adding them—it takes 30 seconds in a dry pan and makes them taste like you actually know what you're doing.
  • If you accidentally make it too thick, don't panic—milk it down, literally add more milk and stir, and you'll be fine.
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