Meatless Monday: Pumpkin spice oatmeal

by Sarah Steimer

Oatmeal provides an awesome morning canvas if you wake up feeling creative.  I had leftover pumpkin puree in my refrigerator and my wheels just started turning from there.

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch ground cloves
• pinch ground ginger
• 1-2 teaspoons honey
• splash of milk
• walnuts and raisins, for topping

Bring the water to a boil in a small pot. Add the oats and lower the heat so the water is at a simmer. Cook until the water is evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from the heat and mix in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon cloves and ginger. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with honey and add a splash of milk. Top with the raisins and walnuts.

Makes 1 serving.