Recipe: Pumpkin pie oatmeal

Spice up your breakfast with pumpkin pie oatmeal! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Do you enjoy pumpkin all year long? This oatmeal recipe from my book Finally Full Finally Slim is a delicious—and nutritious–breakfast option!  ⠀

Oats are a good source of soluble fiber and contain beta-glucans which helps to lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar levels and keep you feeling satisfied. They also contain insoluble fiber which prevents constipation, promotes regular bowel movements, and may reduce the risk of colon cancer. Oats are also a gluten-free whole grain and are rich in vitamins and minerals including potassium, magnesium, manganese, and several B vitamins.

Starting your day with a bowl of oatmeal instead of granola is a wonderful weight-loss swap that will save you lots of added sugar and calories. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Pumpkin is super healthy too. Pumpkin is a winter squash and luckily is available all year round. Canned pumpkin without any added sugar is very healthy and is perfect for baking and including in recipes like oatmeal. It is loaded with nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and antioxidants. And, if you have a dog, here’s a bonus—dogs love pumpkin and it also helps keep them regular. I put 1-2 teaspoons in my dog’s food every morning. He loves to lick the spoon before I can even get it into his bowl.

Here’s what you need:

1/2 cup rolled oats, dry⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

1/4 cup pumpkin puree⠀⠀

1/2 cup sliced apple (optional)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or your milk of choice) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

1/4 tsp vanilla extract⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice⠀

Top with 1-2 tablespoons granola or crushed walnuts⠀⠀

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Combine all of the ingredients and prepare the mixture in the microwave or on the stovetop as you normally would depending on the type of oats you use.  Sprinkle with granola or crushed walnuts.

 

Enjoy! Do you have a favorite oatmeal recipe? I’d love to try it.

Have a healthy and productive week.