Recipe ReDux- Pumpkin

Ahh..pumpkin.  We all know how much I love it.  When I read this month’s Recipe ReDux theme, I knew it was gonna be a good one.

Pumpkin, oh glorious pumpkin!

Not only was I excited to write up my post, but you have to check out these amazing recipes by other ReDuxers.  I can’t wait to get out the pumpkin and start cooking!

My recipe is inspired from Healthy Tipping Point’s pumpkin spiced latte baked oatmeal.  I made a few changes along the way and am happy with the way it turned out.

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal (inspired from Healthy Tipping Point)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup fat-free milk
• 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee
• 1/2 sliced banana
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Mix all ingredients.
• Pour batter into mini casserole dish.
• Top with sliced banana.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Enjoy!

I love this take on classic oatmeal.  Baking the oatmeal adds a nice touch and, bonus, your kitchen will smell of pumpkin and spices.

I realized something while putting this recipe together.  During the week, many of us don’t take time in the morning to make a “fancy” breakfast, if you will.  We often will save more of those types of meals for weekends. 

Bake the oatmeal in the oven while getting ready.  Hardly any extra time added in your morning and I assure you it’ll still feel like you made something extra special. just. for. you.  #mefirst

Here’s to pumpkin and all the delicious ways in which you can use it!

For more delicious pumpkin recipes, check out these other fabulous Recipe ReDuxers:

Pumpkin Bacon Penne Katie Hamm – Healthy & Happy Hour

(Vegan) Cocoa Pumpkin (Whiskey) Mousse RD Emma – The Hearty Heart

baked mini pumpkins gretchen – kumquat

Kaddo Bourani – Candied Pumpkin with Yogurt and Meat Sauce Nicole-Whole Health RD

Pumpkin Pesto Bruschetta EA Stewart- The Spicy RD

Ghoulishly Good Stuffed Sugar Pumpkin Liz Weiss and Janice Newell Bissex-Meal Makeover Moms

Whole Pumpkin Cheddar Gratin Serena- Teaspoon of Spice

Ham and Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin Jim Melton- The Relish Dish

Pumpkin Cranberry Scones Diane Welland- Eat Well, Eat Clean

Pumpkin Rosemary and Mushroom Quinoa Heather Calcote- Dietitian on the Run

Pumpkin Yogurt Dip Kara Lydon –Peace, Love, and Food

Salt and Vinegar Pumpkin Seeds  Ayla Withee- Eat Simply

Pumpkin Mash Kristina- Love and Zest

Yuri – Chef Pandita – Pumpkin Apple Soup">Yuri – Chef Pandita – Pumpkin Apple Soup">Baked Stuffed Pumpkin and Pumpkin Orange Muffins Carrie Miller- Nutrition Know How

What is your favorite way to eat pumpkin?

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