Pumpkin-Maple-Cinnamon Oatmeal For Two
I’ve been eating breakfast at 11am lately, so it’s more like brunch! Kind of a weird habit, it’s mostly because I don’t finish my workout until 10:30!
Well, today I had to get a little creative with breakfast since we are out of bananas, spinach AND yogurt.
I had a half-empty (half-full?) can of pumpkin sitting in the fridge so I thought pumpkin oatmeal sounded fantastic!
I have done TONS of oatmeal experimentations and usually they don’t come out so wonderful. My common problems are the oats are too runny or don’t have great taste.
But I think I’m finally mastering the art of oatmeal making (yes, it’s an art) because my pumpkin oats were fabulous!
I have learned that I love cooking my oats on low temperatures for a looong time. I feel like it just turns out better that way, the flavors have a longer time to meld together and the oats stay a little chewy.
PUMPKIN-MAPLE-CINNAMON OATMEAL FOR TWO
- 2/3 cup oats
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
- 1/3 t. ground ginger, 1/3 t. nutmeg
- 1/2 t. vanilla extract
- 1/3 t. maple extract
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds (optional)
Add the oats, liquid, spices and extract to a small pot and turn the heat to a medium-low setting. Whisk the mixture together and let them cook for 15-20 minutes until the mixture is thick and the oats are done. Towards the end of the cooking, whisk in the pumpkin and chia seeds. Serves 2.
I was thinking maple syrup would be excellent on top, but it’s Sugar-Free Week Day 2, so I refrained!
We garnished ours with shredded coconut, chopped walnuts and cashew butter from Artisana. I love the cashew butter, the only ingredients are organic cashews and it is wonderfully creamy and delicious. Much better than my homemade cashew butter!
I always ask you guys a question, so let’s switch it up. How about you ask me a question! Here’s your chance to ask me, silly or serious…whatever you want!
What’s your dream job
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
Woah, amazing looking oatmeal there! I also cook mine for aaaagggess – it makes all the difference!
Hmmm a question – what country do you wish you could visit?
that oatmeal looks delicious!!!
Question:
have you ever been to/wanted to go to a public school? and what do you think you’ll want to study in college?
brunch is the best meal, in my opinion. This recipe just confirms that, yum.
oats look beautiful and presented so well!
hmm..
what is your dream job?!?!?
This looks good! I love pumpkin in my oats!!!!
Hmmmmmmm question, how is your mom loving the working out and eating plan?! xoxo
Looks delicious!! I’m so impatient when I cook that I always boil my oatmeal to death! Haha, it still tastes good though!
Do you like horses? (Big surprise that I asked that question
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what’s your favorite workout?!
i love pumpkin in oatmeal! it really makes it volumnous!
Mmm! I love the presentation here, it looks super cute and super yummy
I agree on the longer cook time – when I can be bothered, which is rarely, I like to cook steel cut oats.
Yummy!
Hmm… question… how about, all time favorite movie?
What is your earliest memory?
whoaaaaaaaaa how about where did you get the cutest pumpkin bowl in the world!
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I was going to ask the same thing
Those oats look awesome!!!!!!!!
Woow that looks great! Yummy! Pumpkin and maple is SUCH a great combo!!
Okay, erm fun one: What are your 5 Desert Island Essentials? You pick 5 things that you can have with you when stranded on a desert island. What are they?
Kayla, I just love your recipes! Makes me want to stock up on oatmaeal, fruit and healthy stuff and do a workout. Well, maybe not that last one…
Oatmeal making is most Definitely an art; no one could disagree! I’m obsessed with Chia Seeds in oats now..omg it’s so good and they get such good volume! I also LOVE pumpkin oats, and I’ve made it almost the exact same way as your recipe calls for:) At first when I read your post, I forgot you were homeschooled so I was thinking, how do you eat at 11 and workout at 10:30!? But then, you don’t have to go to school…so lucky sometimes!
WHOA! That looks like a pumpkin pie from heaaaaaven
I haven’t been eating bfast until late either….I don’t get hungry in the morning anymore, and I get done with my morning workout around….10?
Same here! It’s weird because I always used to be starving when I first woke up, now I’m not! At least not until I’ve worked out!
That looks SO SO good! I have some pumpkin I need to use up too but I havent been feeling well so I’ve been lazy…
How are you liking Sugar Free week so far? I’m thinking of doing a month!
Your oats look incredible!!! You are so artistic! I love it!
What is your favorite fruit? nut? veggie?
Mmm, I absolutely love pumpkin oatmeal, and yours looks delicious! I always cook my oats for a long time at a low temperature too- it makes all the difference.
I need to try cooking my oatmeal at a low temp. I usually do it hot and fast
My question is… what do you do to make yourself happy when you are sad?
I agree that it is an art, congrats!!! I am rarely successful at oatmeal creations lol!
That oatmeal does look amazing!! I’m so used to making them in the microwave; I’ll have to try baking and stove top.
Where do you hope to see yourself in 5 years??
Are your friends or family interested in health and nutrition as well?
Oh my gosh, those oats look incredible!! I need to find me some maple extract pronto!
My question: When did you become so interested in healthy eating and who was your inspiration?
I admire your knowledge and motivation at such a young age! Wish I knew then what I know now!
Perfect combo for two
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off?
I just ran to my kitchen and make pumpkin yogurt because of this pumpkin post You made me realize what I was craving all day LOL
Looks so delicious! I’ve never tried cashew butter before!
Those oats look delicious! So fancy!
If you could only eat one thing the rest of your life, what would it be?
I love that little dish you use! so cute and fancy
. the oats sound great, I have definitely done my experiencing as well and some do NOT turn out good 
I always cook my oats in more water for much longer, too. It makes them so much more voluminous as well!
My pumpkin oats always turn out bad
However, the picture of your oats just may inspire me too try it once more!
Whitney
good luck on your sugar free week! i did one similar a while back and man…you realize EVERYTHING has it! no wonder we’re so addicted.
my question is: team edward or team jacob?
Omgggg how delicious!! *Adds to recipe list*
Heyy don’t give up on the cafe dream Kayla! I think you’d be a great owner with your sweeet smile
And it’s great that someday you may wanna go on missions. The best thing ever.
cashew butter is so delightfully creamy and buttery and delicious! I love it!
these oats look soooo good! i love pumpkin.