Oatmeal - from Deceptively Delicious

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  • Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
1 cup nonfat milk1/4 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar1/4 cup canned pumpkin or sweet potato puree1/4 tsp of cinnamon or pumpkin spice1 cup of old-fashioned oats2 tsp natural peanut butterdried fruit (optional)
Directions
1. In a small saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, pumpkin, vanilla, if using, and spice. Bring to a gentle boil and stir in the oatmeal. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the oatmeal is soft and creamy. Stir in peanut butter if using.

2. Spoon the oatmeal into bowls, sprinkle with dried fruit and nuts, if you like, and serve warm with maple syrup.

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CAROLYNKOSS.

Servings Per Recipe: 3
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 309.2
  • Total Fat: 7.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.6 mg
  • Sodium: 102.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 54.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
  • Protein: 10.2 g

Member Reviews
  • RVAEDE06
    This was good, but next time I will add more milk. Mine turned out rather thick for my liking. Yet, all and all good! - 9/9/11
  • LADYBUG459
    This is one of the my favorite things I like to have for breakfast!! - 7/22/10