If you're a pumpkin spice latte OR a pumpkin pie lover, this healthy recipe is just for you! This DASH diet recipe puts your favorite autumn flavors in a healthy bowl of morning goodness in just two simple steps! Even better, the pumpkin spice puree batches last up to a week, if you can keep your spoon out of it! The pumpkin warm spices pair well with maple syrup and brown sugar to jazz up your morning oatmeal! This is my new fall favorite!
Ingredients:
Batch of Pumpkin Spice Puree (recipe makes 8 - 1/4 cup servings)
1 (15oz) can Organic pumpkin
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 Tablespoons Organic maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons pumpkin spice
Preparing this recipe:
In a storage container with lid, combine pumpkin, brown sugar, syrup, vanilla extract and pumpkin spice. Stir until spices and pumpkin are thoroughly combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 week to add to oatmeal.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
1 cup water
1/2 cup Organic Quick Cooking Rolled Oats (Whole Grain)
1/4 cup of Pumpkin Spice Filling (see recipe above)
1 Tablespoon of walnuts (for garnish)
Preparing this recipe:
In a small sauce pan bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add 1/2 cup of oats and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium low and stir in 1/4 cup of Pumpkin Spice Filling until thoroughly combined with oatmeal. Stir continously for 2-3 minutes, allowing the oatmeal to bubble and simmer. Serve in your favorite breakfast bowl and garnish with 1 Tablespoon of walnuts. Enjoy!
Nutritional facts (per 1 bowl of oatmeal, including garnish):
Cal: 269, Total Fat 8g, Sat Fat 1g, Sodium 3mg, Carbs 46g, Sugars 11g, Fiber 5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Protein 6, Potassium 285mg
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