Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oatmeal makes a comforting, healthy, and filling breakfast idea!
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All right. I know you’re in one of two camps. So which one is it?
August is way too early for pumpkin recipes.
-OR-
What’d you wait so long for?!
Don’t even talk to me if you’re in a third camp. The one that thinks pumpkin spiced everything is overrated, overhyped, and/or overdone.
Long live pumpkin and allllll the spices.
So, I know I’m jumping the gun juuuust a little with two pumpkin recipes in two weeks in August. (Last week I published a savory pumpkin recipe with this Vegetable Pumpkin Curry in case you missed it…)
But the truth is pumpkin comes in a can (at least it does here in the United States) and that means we can enjoy pumpkin all the year long. And Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oatmeal is pretty much the perfect breakfast treat. 
I actually hadn’t had oatmeal in a month. A month! That’s a long time for me in case you are wondering. Oatmeal is my favorite breakfast and usually a staple.
Then I read The Plant Paradox (affiliate link) and it’s messing with my mind. MESSING WITH MY MIND. Telling me I shouldn’t eat things like oats or nightshades or squash.
I’m still sorting out how I feel about all of it, but I finally came to a place where I needed oatmeal. And pumpkin. So I made it and ate it and loved it. And now I’m sharing it with you, for better or for worse. 
I’m pretty sure you’re going to love it, too.
So let’s face it. The pumpkin craze is really all about the spices. Those spices! BUT. Let’s not forget what good ol’ pumpkin brings to the table.
Pumpkin is a great source of
- vitamin A
- beta-carotene
- potassium
- fiber
All great things to add to your breakfast, right?!
I originally wanted to make this a recipe for Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oatmeal, but I couldn’t get myself to stay up until midnight for the six hour cook time it takes. Or wake up at 4:00 am, which is six hours after the time I normally go to bed. This is totally old people problems, isn’t it??
As nice as it would have been to wake up to the Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oatmeal ready and waiting, it’s a big enough batch that you can make it one morning and have it for days. And I just love the texture of steel cut oats, so it’s totally worth the time it takes that first morning.
Whether you make this now or wait until October or November, I can pretty much guarantee it’s going to be an instant favorite. Long live pumpkin!
Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oatmeal
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
This Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oatmeal is a filing, healthy, and comforting breakfast!
Ingredients
- 2 cups steel cut oats
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix, just plain pumpkin)
- 5 cups water
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice mix*
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a large pot and stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer, and simmer, stirring frequently, until the oats are cooked and the oatmeal is thickened, 20-30 minutes.
- Serve with optional toppings: milk, walnuts, dried cranberries, or white chocolate chips
Notes
*If you don’t have a pumpkin pie spice mix,  use 1 teaspoon cinnamon, Âľ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon allspice, and ÂĽ teaspoon ground cloves
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 315
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Can’t get enough pumpkin spice recipes? Me, either! Here’s more inspiration for ya!
Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups
Pumpkin Spice Quinoa Snack Balls
No Bake Pumpkin Spice Energy Bars
Gluten-free and Dairy-free Pumpkin Pie Bars
This steel cut oat recipe is in regular rotation at my house. If we want enough for two days, I will make the full recipe and it rewarms so nicely. It has been perfect with cranberries, black walnuts, bananas, and even plain! And the recipe is super simple too!
This makes me so happy!
Just made a second batch of pumpkin oatmeal. My husband and I eat it with a sliced banana and vanilla almond milk. I LOVE it!! I never had steel cut oats before and won’t go back. I love it so much I shared the recipe with all my family, friends and co-workers, insisting they try it. My new favorite breakfast.
That’s wonderful!
how would you make this in a crockpot? just curious as to options! 🙂 this sounds SO GOOD! just bought some canned pumpkin today!
I think it would work if you increase the liquid. 4 hours on low and then it will keep warm for up to 3 hours. I have this crockpot oatmeal recipe you can check out for an idea: https://happyhealthymama.com/crock-pot-slow-cooker-cranberry-eggnog-oatmeal.html
I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that I’ve never had steel cut oats! If baby doesn’t come this weekend I’m adding this to my list of things to make before baby arrives! I think it’d be a great breakfast to have on hand with a newborn. I can eat oatmeal one handed (I think…)!
Yes!! Perfect to have on hand. And I fell in love with the texture of steel cut oats. So good! Enjoy your last few days of pregnancy! Godspeed.
So I just made this and it made a ton! I’m so glad! I made four large servings for the fridge this week and then I froze the rest in little muffin tin liners and I’m hoping they will defrost and be tasty in the future. haha. Anyway, I’m so excited for breakfast tomorrow.
So glad to hear! Enjoy! 🙂
This looks so incredibly tasty! I cannot wait to try this recipe out, thanks for the share.
You’re welcome!
Does this have pumpkin in it or just the spice?
Goodness gracious I forgot to add the pumpkin in the recipe! Yes, it has a whole can of pumpkin puree. I’m going to edit the recipe now–thanks for catching that!
Thanks! Looking forward to making this. Sounds so yummy!
I’m soooooo happy it’s that time of year.
The Pumpkin Spice time of year
Yay! I’m glad I’m not the only one. 🙂 🙂