Pumpkin-Apple Quick Oatmeal

By mrshermes2002

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups water
• 2/3 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/3 cup snipped dried apples
• 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• Ground cinnamon (optional)
• Honey (optional)
• Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan combine the water, apple juice, pumpkin, and dried apples. Bring to boiling. Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together oats, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir oat mixture into boiling pumpkin mixture. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

Top each serving with yogurt and, if desired, additional cinnamon, honey, and pumpkin seeds.