Pumpkin Oatmeal Recipe (Deceptively Delicious)

Oatmeal with pumpkin from Deceptively Delicious

• 1 cup nonfat (skim milk)

• 1/4 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar

• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin or sweet potato puree (I didn't use canned, I used real pumpkin pureed and frozen in batches)

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (I used cinnamon and nutmeg)

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats

• 2 teaspoons natural peanut butter (optional, I'd say go with 1 teaspoon)

• Dried fruit and nuts (optional)

• Pure maple syrup, for serving

Step 1 - In a small saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, pumpkin, vanilla, and if using, and spice. Bring to a gentle boil and stir in the oatmeal. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the oatmeal is soft and creamy. Stir in peanut butter, if using.

Step 2 - Spoon the oatmeal into bowls, sprinkle with dried fruit and nuts, if you like, and serve warm with maple syrup.

By Jessica Seinfeld from Deceptively Delicious

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