Pumpkin is very healthy and packed with nutrients and vitamins. I like to use it as much as I can—even drinking the water in which the pumpkin was cooked. Yes, it is good for you! I may not love the taste of it, but knowing that it is good for me, according to my mom, I drink it while holding my breath. If you are in the fall mood and love pumpkin pie, this makes a perfect healthy breakfast to start your day.
Use the structured ingredient and direction fields below for cooking. The recipe source is Delights of Culinaria.
- Step 1
Pour the milk into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Step 2
Stir in the quick oats and pumpkin puree.
- Step 3
Add sugar to your preference, then stir in the salt, allspice, and cinnamon.
- Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and stir well to combine.
- Step 5
Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal reaches your preferred thickness.
- Step 6
Spoon the oatmeal into serving bowls.
- Step 7
Serve warm with butter and, if desired, a light sprinkle of sugar such as turbinado raw cane sugar.
- Calories:280 kcal14%
- Protein:13 g20%
- Carbohydrates:42 g17%
- Sugar:16 g17%
- Salt:0.6 g8%
- Energy:1172 kJ14%
- Fat:8 g10%
