Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
Here is just what you need…another pumpkin spice something recipe…right? Too bad, you are getting it anyway.
This recipe has a special place in the overwhelming masses of pumpkin spice recipes; this one is actually healthy.
I was at Trader Joe’s recently (Love that store! Not sponsored, wish I was…) and was browsing the pumpkin spice products throughout the store. I found a ton of pumpkin spice flavored things including coffee, granola bark covered in dark chocolate, cookies, tortilla chips, pastries, breads, cinnamon rolls, cereals, ice cream, and even salsa. It all looked delicious, but most of it, not exactly healthy. One thing that I did get (ok, one of the things that I got) was pumpkin spiced pumpkin seeds, AMAZING. I actually wish that I had them when I made this recipe the first time, and will definitely be adding them in the future, like tomorrow morning. Anyway, here is a healthy pumpkin spice way to start your day:
BTW our classic pumpkin pie spices cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves have a ton of antioxidant power. I happen to find this video entertaining because Dr. Greger basically is telling you to eat this recipe, click here to learn more. I hope you all are having a lovely fall so far. Check out some of my other pumpkin recipes to celebrate the season even more (currently in my featured posts)! And, you might want this pumpkin spiced latte to go with your oats.
Happy eating and best health,
Dr. G
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp chia or ground flax seeds
- 2 cups water
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- a small pinch of ground cloves
- 2 tsp maple syrup to taste
- pumpkin seeds and walnuts for topping
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, add the oats, chia seeds, water, and salt.
- Bring to a boil and then turn the heat down to medium and allow the oats to simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- When the oats are tender and most of the water has absorbed, turn the heat down to low.
- Add the pumpkin puree, spices, and maple syrup to the oats, stir well.
- Remove from heat, divide into 2 bowls, and top with walnuts and pumpkin seeds.
- Enjoy!
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