Here is a delicious, nutritious, seasonal oatmeal that can kick start your day! Pumpkin is high in antioxidants and fiber so enjoy the fact that such a great tasting item is healthy.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
- 3 cups fat-free milk
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp raisins
- Brown sugar to taste
Preparation:
Place oatmeal in a microwave-safe bowl and stir in milk. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir in pumpkin puree, spice and cinnamon. Heat for 40-60 seconds, or until heated through. Stir in raisins. Sweeten with brown sugar if necessary and enjoy.
Stovetop method
Bring milk to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in oats and cook on a medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add pumpkin and spices and stir until heated through. Stir in raisins just before serving.
Serves 4.
-Eric
Recipe by:
Fiona Haynes: http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/breakfastandlunch/r/pumpoats.htm