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Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal

This filling Pumpkin Oatmeal is full of fall flavor! It is easy to make ahead with only a few ingredients and great for busy morning breakfasts and meal prep. Instructions include Instant Pot, Stovetop, and Microwave methods. 
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, Western
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 238kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) rolled oats if gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats
  • 2 3/4 cups (690ml) almond milk
  • 1 cup (250ml) water
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree or more to taste
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

How To Make Pumpkin Oatmeal In The Instant Pot

  • Add all the ingredients to the bowl and mix well making sure the pumpkin puree is mixed in.
  • Add 1 cup (250ml) of water to Instant Pot insert, place trivet and place bowl of oats on trivet.
  • Cover the pot and set the valve to seal, select the pressure cook (or manual) function (at high pressure), and set the timer for 8 mins and allow to cook till done.
  • Switch off the Instant Pot to reduce further cooking of oats.
  • Let the steam release naturally about 7-8 minutes before opening.

How To Make Pumpkin Oatmeal On The Stove Top

  • Mix together rolled oats, water and almond milk to a saucepan and bring to boil, then reduce the heat and simmer stirring occasionally until the oats are cooked to your likening (mine take about 5 minutes).
  • Stir in the pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, maple syrup and pumpkin puree and allow the oats to cook for a further minute or so till warmed through.
  • Switch off the heat and serve with any desired toppings.

How To Make Pumpkin Oatmeal In The Microwave

  • Combine the oats, milk, and vanilla extract in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Cook on high for about 2 minutes or so. Remove from microwave, stir to combine, and check that the oats have softened.
  • Stir in the pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Double or triple to feed a crowd depending on the size of your Instant Pot.
  • Add more pumpkin puree to your taste.
  • Don’t use the ‘keep warm’ function for Instant Pot Oatmeal. The keep warm function is another amazing feature of the Instant Pot, but you will overcook your Instant Pot oats if you use it. The oats will keep cooking even after the pressure has gone down if you don’t remove them from the pot immediately.
  • Cooking time listed does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure, or for the pressure to release.
There are 8 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 9532IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 2mg