11 2 / 2012
I am a huge sucker for ANYTHING pumpkin. I don’t think it can EVER taste bad. Muffins, lattes, cheesecakes, and yes, oatmeal! A friend of mine in Delaware put on Facebook that she was making this one day and I just couldn’t wait to try it and while cans of pumpkin are staring you in the face each time you walk into Walmart during the fall and winter, that was all the excuse I needed. There are MANY variations of this recipe that you can find on the web. This one is fiber filled and packed with flavor! Enjoy on a brisk morning with a cup of coffee or tea <3 {I didn’t make this this morning (hence the borrowed photo), but woke up craving it!}
Pumpkin Oatmeal with Walnuts and Maple Syrup - Serves 2-3
1 cup milk 1 cup water 1 small can of pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups thick cut rolled oats 1/2 cup brown sugar, plus more for serving 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds Maple Syrup In a medium sized pot combine the milk, water, pumpkin puree, spices, salt and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once the mixture is boiling add in the rolled oats and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for about 15- 20 minutes or until the oatmeal is thick. Divide into bowls and sprinkle with some brown sugar, chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds and finish with some maple syrup. Photo courtesy of Natalie @ thehungerstruck.com
