Pumpkin Oatmeal

I've been eating good old oatmeal for breakfast alot these days!  And a few mornings ago I wanted to get creative and think outside of the typical "oatmeal" box!  That's when I came up with this...

Warm and hearty pumpkin oatmeal!  It satisfied a major craving for something "dessert-like" without any guilt!  It was a great feeling to know I was getting a good serving of veg(the pumpkin) as well as the fiber and protein from the oatmeal!  It was a fantastic switch up from the basic!  Enjoy!


Here's what you need:
1/2 cup whole rolled oats
1/2 cup canned pumpkin(I used Libby's.  It's just the pumpkin with nothing else added)
1/2 cup fat free milk(Add more milk if you prefer your oatmeal to have a thinner consistency)

In a small sauce pan, over medium heat, cook the above ingredients, stirring frequently, until oatmeal is tender.  About 5 minutes.  Pour into your bowl, add 1 tablespoon honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon and mix.  Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or Creme Fraiche to the top and you are good to go!  Amazing breakfast that will give you an abundance of energy until your next meal! 


Image by Kara