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Cozy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal (Easy Overnight Recipe)

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This cozy slow cooker pumpkin spice oatmeal is a set-it-and-forget-it breakfast that fills your home with the warm aroma of autumn. Made with rolled oats, pumpkin puree, and a homemade spice blend, it’s creamy, comforting, and perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats (not quick-cooking or steel-cut)
  • 2 cups milk (whole milk preferred, or any milk)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (pure maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (Ceylon cinnamon preferred)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated or pre-ground)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • Optional toppings: chopped pecans or walnuts, dried cranberries, extra milk or cream, honey or maple syrup, Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Grease your slow cooker insert with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and all the spices.
  3. Add the milk and water to the pumpkin mixture and whisk until completely smooth.
  4. Pour the rolled oats into the greased slow cooker and spread them in an even layer.
  5. Pour the pumpkin-milk mixture over the oats and gently stir to ensure the oats are fully submerged.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours. Do not cook on high.
  7. In the morning, stir the oatmeal well. If too thick, stir in a splash of milk or water.
  8. Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more maple syrup or brown sugar if needed.
  9. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Do not use quick-cooking or steel-cut oats; rolled oats are essential. Grease the slow cooker well to prevent sticking. Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking. For a vegan version, use oat milk or almond milk and swap honey for maple syrup. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and freeze well for up to 3 months.

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