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Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
November 5, 2013 by Melanie Zook
Want a warm, comforting breakfast that’s packed with fiber, immune-boosting vitamin A, omega-3s & fall flavor? Give this one a try, and for smoother mornings, make it ahead (here’s how).
Ingredients
Oatmeal, prepared as directed
Stir-ins:
Canned pureed pumpkin
Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Chopped pecans
Golden raisins
Ground flax seed
Toasted wheat germ
Pumpkin pie spice (or use cinnamon + nutmeg)
Vanilla extract
Optional sweetener: maple syrup
Method
Prepare oatmeal as directed. (Use part apple cider or your choice of milk as the liquid.)
Stir in the toppings of your choice.
Tips
Didn’t use the whole can of pureed pumpkin? Freeze into cubes in an ice cube tray, pop out into a freezer bag, and store in the freezer for a Pumpkin Spice Smoothie, your next batch of oatmeal (a lot more oatmeal ideas!) or even for baby.
