Oatmeal: Creamy Pumpkin-Pecan Oatmeal

By blum099

Yield: 1 serving
Per serving: 279 calories, 9.8g fat, 43.4g carbs, 8g fiber, 8.5g protein

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup rolled oats (gluten-free, if desired)
• 2/3 cup nondairy milk (such as hemp, almond, or coconut)
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin purée
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce (optional; see Chef's Notes)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or more, as desired)
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Sweetener of choice, to taste (see Chef's Notes)
• 1 tablespoon chopped pecans

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the oats, milk, pumpkin, applesauce, cinnamon, and salt; stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the oats have softened and the mixture is creamy.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and your sweetener of choice.
Transfer to a bowl, top with chopped pecans, and enjoy.



Chef's Notes
- Applesauce: I include applesauce in this recipe to add a little natural sweetness and to bulk up the serving size a bit. You can easily leave it out.
- Sweetener: You can use 1 tablespoon maple syrup, agave, or coconut nectar, or a packet of stevia.
- Milk: This can be made with water in place of the nondairy milk, but the final product won't be as creamy.
- Nuts: Feel free to use any other nut besides pecans; walnuts would be lovely.