Pumpkin Spice Latte Oats

# List of ingredients:

→ 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 or a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves

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

# How to make it:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats, milk, pumpkin purée, coffee or espresso, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt.

02 - Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

03 - Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy and have absorbed most of the liquid.

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

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

# Expert Suggestions:

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It tastes like a café latte but costs a fraction of the price and takes 15 minutes total.
The pumpkin makes the oats creamy without any heavy cream, and the spices do all the flavor work.
You can make it vegan, add chocolate, or dial up the coffee—it bends to whatever you're craving that morning.

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Stir constantly while it cooks—oats can stick and scorch at the bottom, and burnt pumpkin spice is a flavor you cannot recover from.
The mixture will keep thickening after you remove it from heat, so don't panic if it looks slightly looser than you'd like; it'll set up as it sits in the bowl.

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