Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal
A hearty, warmly spiced oatmeal full of seasonal flavors and health benefits.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 1/4 cups of old fashioned oats
- 2 cups of almond milk, unsweetened vanilla
- 1/2 cup of pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon of all spice
- 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- granola (optional garnish)
- chopped nuts (optional garnish)
- heavy cream or yogurt (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Add 2 cups of almond milk into a medium sauce pan and place over medium high heat
- Once the almond milk begins to steam, whisk in 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves, 1/8 teaspoon of all spice, 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon of salt
- Once this mixture begins to simmer, stir in the oats. If you prefer your oatmeal thick, add 1 1/4 cups of oats, but if you prefer your oatmeal on the looser side, only add 1 cup of oats
- Bring the mixture to a low boil and cook stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes
- Once the mixture begins to thicken, remove the oats from the heat and let them sit for 2-3 minutes
- Transfer the oatmeal into bowls and garnish with granola, chopped nuts and a drizzle of yogurt or heavy cream