Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal (Crockpot, Instant Pot, and Stove Top)
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal is warm, comforting, and super easy to make. Enjoy all the flavors of fall with a delicious breakfast full of oats, pumpkin puree, and cozy fall spices. Make it in the crockpot, Instant Pot, or right on the stove.
For more delicious Fall Recipes, be sure to check out The Best Apple Crisp, Roasted Acorn Squash, and Pumpkin Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Bars.
It’s officially September, so time to queue up all the pumpkin spice recipes!
Too soon? Maybe, but Starbucks released the pumpkin spice latte yesterday, y’all. Maybe the weather is still too warm where you are, so you could always make an Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte instead! Either way, I’m happy to welcome pumpkin spice season on in.
So I’m jumping on that train too with some delicious pumpkin spice oatmeal for you. I love to make this in the slow cooker overnight while we’re sleeping, so we can wake up to a warm breakfast (and an amazing smelling house!) I also have variations for the Instant Pot or stove top, too.
Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
- milk of choice
- water
- pumpkin puree
- steel cut oats
- honey or maple syrup
- pumpkin pie spice
- vanilla extract
- salt
- optional toppings: chopped pecans, raisins, etc.
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal – Step by Step
Step 1: Prep Crockpot
Spray your slow cooker with a cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Combine ingredients
Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
Step 3: Cook
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or overnight on low for 7-8 hours. Your Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal is ready when the oats are soft but not too mushy. Serve with your favorite toppings (chopped nuts, raisins, a splash of milk, etc) and enjoy!
Tips and Notes
- Spray your slow cooker very well with nonstick spray or use a crockpot liner. Oatmeal can get very sticky in the crockpot.
- Only use steel cut oats. Steel cut oats take longer to cook than rolled or old fashioned oats, and can hold up to longer periods of cooking time in the crockpot. Other types of oats will turn to mush after hours cooking in the crockpot. No bueno! Steel cut oats have a phenomenal texture and slightly nutty flavor, too. They’re delicious!
- Toppings: I love to add a splash of milk or cream to my bowl of pumpkin spice oatmeal and top it off with chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans, plus dried fruit like raisins or dried figs, or even pumpkin seeds. Sliced bananas or a scoop of Almond Butter on top are delicious also!
Special Dietary Options
Gluten free: For a gluten free option, choose a gluten free version of steel cut oats. I like the gluten free steel cut oats from Bob’s Red Mill.
Dairy free/Vegan Option: Choose a dairy free milk like almond milk, cashew, oat, etc.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Variations
The directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post are for the slow cooker. But you can also make your pumpkin spice oatmeal in the Instant Pot or on the stove!
Pumpkin Spice Instant Pot Oatmeal: add all ingredients (except for toppings) to your Instant Pot. Cook over manual high pressure for four minutes then allow the pressure to release naturally. Remove the lid, stir, and serve.
Stove Top Steel Cut Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal: add the oats, milk, water, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, salt, and pumpkin pie spice to a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until desired texture is reached. Stir in the honey or maple syrup before serving.
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Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk of choice, almond, cashew, oat, or regular
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, NOT pumpkin pie mix
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional Toppings: chopped pecans, raisins, dried cranberries, scoop of nut butter, splash of milk, etc.
Equipment
- 1 Crockpot
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with a cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or overnight on low for 7-8 hours. Your Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal is ready when the oats are soft but not too mushy. Serve with your favorite toppings (chopped nuts, raisins, a splash of milk, etc) and enjoy!
Notes
- Spray your slow cooker very well with nonstick spray or use a crockpot liner. Oatmeal can get very sticky in the crockpot.
- Only use steel cut oats. Steel cut oats take longer to cook than rolled or old fashioned oats, and can hold up to longer periods of cooking time in the crockpot. Other types of oats will turn to mush after hours cooking in the crockpot. No bueno! Steel cut oats have a phenomenal texture and slightly nutty flavor, too. They’re delicious!
- Toppings: I love to add a splash of milk or cream to my bowl of pumpkin spice oatmeal and top it off with chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans, plus dried fruit like raisins or cranberries, or even pumpkin seeds. Sliced bananas or a scoop of nut butter on top are delicious also!
This is perfect! My family enjoys pumpkin all year round!
Looks so good! Can’t wait to have this for breakfast!
This stuff is so good! It’s like a pumpkin pie for breakfast. I love it so much.
YUM I could see this being one of our seasonal favorites for sure! Thanks for the share!
This was so delicious! It is perfect on a chilly fall morning. I am looking forward to making it again!!
I love switching up my oatmeal and I can’t believe I never thought to do pumpkin spice. This sounds soooo good!
Yes please. I am all about pumpkin things so I am excited to make this!