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It’s now officially fall in many parts of the world, and many of us will be on the lookout for some warming breakfast recipe ideas that are both nutritious and seasonal. This pumpkin spiced oatmeal could be just what you’re after.
In the UK alone, it’s estimated that around 24 million pumpkins will be bought this month. The vast majority will be utilized for Halloween, with many families carving them up and using them as decoration. Despite the fact that pumpkins are often regarded as a versatile and nutritious food, around half of the pumpkins we buy will be thrown away without being eaten.
Benefits of pumpkin
Pumpkins are in season right now in many parts of the world, meaning there’s no better time to experiment with cooking them. As well as being tasty, pumpkins are hugely rich in vitamin A, with one cup containing 245 percent of your recommended daily amount. They are also a source of vitamin C, potassium, copper, and manganese.
The below recipe, which comes from World of Vegan, uses pumpkin puree as its ingredient. You can find this in tinned form in many grocery stores, or alternatively make it yourself from scratch at home.
Pumpkin baked oatmeal recipe
Ingredients
- 1 & 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup plus more for serving
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Gently grease a loaf pan with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the oats, chia seeds, spices, baking powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and mix to combine.
- Pour the oatmeal into the loaf pan. Sprinkle the pecans and pumpkin seeds on top of the oats. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the oats from the oven and serve it immediately while it’s hot. Use a large spoon to scoop a serving into a bowl. Drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy!
