Cozy Pumpkin Porridge (Printable Version)

Creamy pumpkin porridge with oats and warming spices, ideal for a cozy morning start.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup rolled oats

02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)

03 - 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin purée

04 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

08 - Pinch of salt

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts

10 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

11 - Extra maple syrup, to drizzle

01 - In a medium saucepan, mix rolled oats, milk, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.

02 - Heat over medium heat until just simmering, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

03 - Lower heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes until oats become creamy and the porridge thickens.

04 - Remove from heat and allow to rest for 1 to 2 minutes to thicken further.

05 - Portion porridge into bowls and garnish with chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds, and an optional drizzle of maple syrup.

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It comes together in under 20 minutes, which means you can have something genuinely comforting even on rushed mornings.
The spices do all the heavy lifting—your kitchen will smell so good that your whole day starts differently.
It's naturally filling enough that you won't be searching for a snack by ten o'clock.

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The porridge will thicken more as it cools, so don't panic if it looks slightly looser than you'd expect when it's still hot.
Stirring often is the difference between creamy and lumpy—there's no shortcut here, but it's worth the two minutes of attention.

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Have your spices measured and ready before you start—once the pot is heating, you'll be glad everything is right there.
If you prefer your porridge thinner, add milk a splash at a time after cooking; thicker, reduce the heat and let it sit longer—you have more control than you think.