Pumpkin Spice Latte Oats - Suggestions Forever

# Ingredient List:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats

02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)

03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened pumpkin purée

→ Flavorings

04 - 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or 1 shot espresso

05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

06 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves blend)

07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

08 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or whipped cream

10 - 1 tablespoon chopped pecans or walnuts

11 - Extra sprinkle of cinnamon

12 - Drizzle of maple syrup

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, mix the oats, milk, pumpkin purée, coffee, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt.

02 - Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

03 - Continue cooking for 7 to 10 minutes until the oats are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid, forming a creamy texture.

04 - Divide the cooked oats evenly between two serving bowls.

05 - Top each bowl with a spoonful of Greek yogurt or whipped cream, chopped nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a drizzle of maple syrup as desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

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It tastes indulgent but comes together in the time it takes to brew a proper espresso.
Your kitchen will smell so good while it's cooking that your household will wake up asking what's for breakfast.
One bowl somehow manages to feel like both a treat and a complete, satisfying meal.

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If your oats taste watery at the end, you've added too much liquid—next time, start with 1.75 cups milk and add the rest of the liquid from the pumpkin and coffee, then adjust; every stove simmers differently.
Cold pumpkin straight from the can will cool your whole pot, so let it sit at room temperature for a minute or warm it slightly if you're impatient like I am.

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