Pumpkin Oatmeal
This deliciously easy Pumpkin Oatmeal is a flavorful way to start the day. Warm, rich and hearty, this oatmeal reheats wonderfully.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (make sure not to use pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups steel cut oats
- 5 cups milk or water
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over low heat, combine pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, brown sugar and pumpkin and stir well to combine.
- Add milk or water and raise heat just enough to bring the mixture to a low simmer.
- Simmer oatmeal over the lowest heat that possible, stirring every few minutes.
- Cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until the oas are soft, but not mushy.
- Serve with assorted toppings such as walnuts, pecans, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, sliced apples, syrup or berries.
Notes
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Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheats well in the microwave. Individual servings can be reheated in a bowl for 60-90 seconds. You likely will need some extra liquid when reheating, this can be water, milk, protein shake - whatever you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 16gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 374mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 8gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 6687IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 307mgIron: 3mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.