Vegan Pumpkin Oatmeal Porridge

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A warm bowl of Vegan Pumpkin Oatmeal Porridge is the best way to start your day. This comforting and nutritious breakfast option is satisfyingly delicious. It’s packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals to keep you energized throughout the morning.

a 45 degree angle view of pumpkin oatmeal in a bowl.

As the leaves begin to change and the temperatures start to drop, the cozy flavors in this pumpkin oatmeal recipe is a delightful treat for a hearty breakfast.

What is porridge?

Porridge is typically made of starchy grains. Its cooked in water or milk until its thick and creamy. Porridge is also sometimes referred as hot cereal.

Oatmeal vs Porridge

Oatmeal is a type of porridge. Even though oatmeal is considered porridge, all porridge is not oatmeal. Porridge can be made with cream of wheat, semolina, amaranth and also oats.

Oats are versatile and can used in many varieties of recipes. I love to bake chocolate chip cookies for dessert and school snacks. My masala oatmeal which is a savory Indian style morning meal is everyone’s favorite. Oats are great addition to smoothies and caramel protein smoothie is the easiest to blend and devour. Overnight oats have recently become very popular and its super convenient for busy mornings.

Health benefits of pumpkin

First of all pumpkin is a fruit. Its low in calories and helps in good eye health. Its a great source of antioxidants and helps to boost immune system.

Apple pumpkin cookies are the most delicious fall treat. Quinoa pumpkin cake is excellent to enjoy pumpkin. I love pumpkin brownies and often enjoy pumpkin smoothie for my post workout snack. For mid-morning or evening beverage I absolutely love my pumpkin latte.

Why you will love this recipe

Healthy and fiber-rich
Vegan, flavorful and easy
Only 8 ingredients
Thick, rich and creamy

Ingredients

Ingredients notes

Oats – old fashioned rolled oats are the best but steel cut oats can also be used. However, the cooking time may vary since steel cut oats take more time to cook.

Almond milk – I like to use almond milk because its light and low in calories. But any plant milk except coconut milk works in this healthy pumpkin oatmeal.

Pumpkin Puree – Canned pumpkin puree is absolutely great and convenient to use here. However, nothing beats a homemade pumpkin puree.

Pumpkin Pie Spice – This adds to the Fall flavors and its aroma. However, you may substitute it with a combination of few spices like cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg.

Peanut Butter – This adds protein, healthy fats and lots of delicious flavors.

Maple syrup – A little addition of sweetener makes this pumpkin spice oatmeal absolutely delicious.

a spoon digging into the bowl of pumpkin oatmeal.

For detailed measurements of ingredients, please scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to make

Firstly, in a stockpot, I combined almond milk and water at a high heat.

Secondly, at the first boil, I stirred in pumpkin puree, peanut butter, spice and salt. I stirred it at medium heat until the peanut butter melted.

puree and spice with peanut butter in the saucepan.

Next, I added oats to it.

oats in the saucepan along with other ingredients.

Thereafter, I continuously stirred it for 2 minutes at medium heat. As soon as it started to thicken I stirred in maple syrup and simmered over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until I achieved the creamy yet pouring consistency.

Lastly, I spooned it out in the serving bowls and garnished with nuts seeds and drizzled some syrup.

It tasted heavenly and we enjoyed every bite of this delicious warm oatmeal bowl.

Serving tips

This pumpkin oatmeal is complete in itself when garnished with nuts and seeds. You may drizzle some maple syrup for a sweet flavor. However, to make it a complete meal, you may serve matcha latte with it.

Storage tips

This tastes best when served immediately. However, the leftovers can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for about 3-4 days.

Reheat: You may enjoy it thick by just warming it in microwave. Or you may add little almond milk as per your desired consistency and warm it up.

Expert tips

Do not cook this at high heat. Once the liquid is boiled bring the flame to medium heat.
It is important to continuously stir to get the creamy starchy texture.
Make sure that peanut butter is completely melted before adding other ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I make gluten-free pumpkin oatmeal?

Even though oats are naturally gluten-free it could be contaminated during processing. So, its best to check the label and make sure its certified gluten-free.

Can I make it in microwave?

I recommend cooking this pumpkin porridge on the stove stop because the right consistency of this recipe is best achieved when cooked on the stove top. In the microwave it might become too dry or too thin and the measurement of ingredients vary as well.

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Pumpkin Pancakes
Pumpkin Waffles
Oatmeal Protein Balls
Spinach Oatmeal Pancakes
Quinoa Porridge
Almond Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Oatmeal and Pumpkin Muffins

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