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Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal with Toasted Pecans

This pumpkin oatmeal features creamy cooked oats flavored with warming spices and pureed pumpkin, creating a velvety texture. Topped with toasted pecans and a hint of cardamom, it combines comforting and aromatic elements in a hearty breakfast bowl.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats preferably quick-cooking for creaminess
  • 2 cups water or milk for cooking the oats
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom optional for extra warmth
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey for sweetness
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans roughly chopped
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Toasting pan or oven for pecans
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Pour water or milk into a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Add the oats and a pinch of salt to the simmering liquid, stirring occasionally as the oats start to plump up and absorb the liquid, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom, mixing well to evenly distribute the spices and pumpkin throughout the oats.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the mixture is thick and creamy, about 7-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the maple syrup or honey to add sweetness and balance the spices, tasting and adjusting as desired.
  6. While the oats finish cooking, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden, about 3-5 minutes. Alternatively, toast them in a warm oven.
  7. Remove the toasted pecans from heat and roughly chop them for topping.
  8. Divide the cooked pumpkin oatmeal into bowls, sprinkle generously with the toasted pecans for added crunch, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of additional maple syrup before serving.