Vegan Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
on Nov 13, 2021, Updated Sep 16, 2024
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Learn how to make Vegan Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal! It’s a healthy breakfast recipe made with cozy Fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and naturally-sweetened with Medjool dates.
THIS IS A PUMPKIN OATMEAL RECIPE.
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
Have you ever found yourself with leftover canned pumpkin and no idea what to do with it? That’s exactly how this comforting Fall breakfast recipe was born.
My mom and I were talking about how annoying it is to have a small amount of canned pumpkin leftover after making something seasonal like Pumpkin Bread, and I suggested that she make this for breakfast as soon as possible!
I told her it’s creamy oatmeal made with canned pumpkin and cinnamon, lightly sweetened with dates, and topped with a decadent drizzle of almond butter. So not only is it a delicious and hearty plant-based breakfast, but it’s a great way to use up canned pumpkin so that nothing goes to waste.
If you love pumpkin recipes, I hope you’ll try this date-sweetened Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal recipe on a chilly Autumn morning. It tastes like Fall in the very best way and goes perfectly with a cozy cup of coffee.
Enjoy!
Ingredients to Make Pumpkin Oatmeal
Old Fashioned Oats
Cinnamon
Ground Ginger
Nutmeg
Salt
Soy Milk
Medjool Dates
How to Make Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal
Step One
Add the old fashioned oats, spices, and salt to a saucepan. Mix to combine and then add in the plant milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat and stir.
Step Two
Pit and chop the Medjool dates and add them to the oatmeal along with the pumpkin puree.
Step Three
Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and very creamy. Serve with your favorite toppings: Mine are almond butter, a dollop of vegan yogurt, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and a light drizzle of maple syrup.
Fun Add-Ins & Toppings:
There’s lots of great toppings and mix-ins that you can add to this breakfast. Here’s some of my favorites:
- Sprinkle on some crunchy granola or chopped toasted pecans for texture and crunch
- Stir in a 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract and a dash of allspice for extra Fall flavor
- Top with protein-rich pumpkin seeds
- Garnish your oatmeal with a dollop of creamy vegan yogurt an a drizzle of almond butter
- Before serving, stir in 2 tbsp of raisins, dried cranberries, or dried cherries
Date Sweetened Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- pinch of nutmeg
- big pinch of salt
- 1.25 cups plant milk, unsweetened
- 2-3 tbsp canned pumpkin puree
- 2 medjool dates
Topping
- 1-2 tbsp almond butter
Instructions
- Add the old fashioned oats, spices, and salt to a saucepan. Mix to combine and then add in the plant milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat and stir.
- Pit and chop the Medjool dates and add them to the oatmeal along with the pumpkin puree.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and very creamy.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Mine are almond butter, a spoonful of vegan yogurt, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and a light drizzle of maple syrup. Hope you enjoy!
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I do like the look of this recipe – so sick of oatmeal atm. Haven’t tried it yet, but will certainly give it a go this week!
I get that! Sometimes it’s just a matter of changing up the flavors and spices to make it fun again. I hope you enjoy it if you give a try!