Quick Pumpkin Oatmeal

Make this Quick Pumpkin Oatmeal in minutes or soak overnight for a creamier texture—either way you have a delicious healthy breakfast ready when you are.

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Ingredients

½ cup old-fashioned oats
⅓ cup canned pumpkin puree
2-3 Tbsp. chia seeds or ground flax seeds or hemp seeds
¼ cup chopped walnuts or other nuts or seeds
¼ cup raisins
1 medjool date pitted and chopped
¼-½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice to taste
1 cup rice milk or other plant milk
maple syrup (optional - to taste)

Instructions

Combine ingredients in a bowl and stir to mix.
Cover and let stand for 10-15 minutes.
Stir again before serving. Add more rice milk if desired.

Notes

Increase or decrease the standing time to adjust the level of “chewiness.” A longer standing time will yield softer, creamier oatmeal that's easier to digest. Allowing the mixture to stand overnight will yield a more traditional oatmeal consistency.

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate for special dietary needs. I subscribe to the theories presented in the book Whole and believe we should focus on eating a variety of whole foods instead of counting calories or keeping track of individual nutrients.

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