Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Just as I promised in the last post, I give you Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal. Sounds too good to be healthy, right? Think again. You will feel like you're having dessert for breakfast. Check out the ingredients-modified from www.goodlifeeats.com.

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

 picture from goodlifeeats.com. Isn't it fancy?

Ingredients (my simplified version)

1 packet cinnamon spice oatmeal (mine was lower sugar)

1/4 cup low-fat milk (could technically use water, like oatmeal is usually made)

1/8 tsp vanilla

1 tsp butter

2 Tbsp canned pumpkin/pumpkin puree

*2 Tbsp ground flax seed (optional)

*Chopped pecans/walnuts (optional)

Ingredients (original recipe)

1 cup old fashioned oats, not quick cook

1 Tbs whole flax seeds, optional

2 1/2 Tbs brown sugar, packed

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp allspice

1/8 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp lemon zest

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 tsp butter, softened

3/4 cup pumpkin puree

3/4 cup milk

Directions

1) Mix oatmeal and milk/water together in a ramekin/small microwave-safe bowl

2)  add vanilla, butter, pumpkin & flax (if using) and mix well

3) Place in microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. 

Stir well, top with pecans, if desired.

*Click HERE to print the original recipe.

You will seriously love this one. Perfect to try on a Saturday morning--it's way quicker than pumpkin pie!