PUMPKIN PUREE: Pumpkin Oatmeal

FEATURED ITEM:

PUMPKIN PUREE

WHY STORE THIS ITEM:

• According to Still Tasty, pumpkin puree can be store 2-5 years unopened, 2-3 months in the freezer and one week in the fridge once opened (don't store in the metal though, move it to a plastic container or bag).
• Because it is a vegetable, it add lots of nutrients to even sweet things and tastes oh so good!
• It is a signature fall flavor and you will want it if the zombie apocalypse includes the fall season.

BREAKFAST RECIPE:

Pumpkin Oatmeal

I have fallen into the common fall trap of everything needs to include pumpkin. I am also instantly drawn to anything involving oatmeal - especially steel cut oats. This is the perfect fall breakfast and tastes like a slightly less sweet version of pumpkin pie (if you want it sweeter, add more sugar or syrup!). Original recipe can be found here. 

Ingredients: 

2 cups steel cut oats (also known as Irish Oatmeal) 

2 cups water

2 cups milk

1 15 oz can pumpkin puree

1/3 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp molasses

2 tsp vanilla

2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp cloves

1/3 cup maple syrup

Pecans (optional)

Mix everything except the maple syrup and pecans in a large pot. Bring it to a boil, making sure to stir almost constantly so nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes - again stirring almost constantly - until an oatmeal like consistency is reached. Remove from the heat, stir in the maple syrup, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Top with pecans and enjoy!

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