Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

My little guy is a huge fan of pumpkin so it’s been pumpkin spiced everything around here recently! This creamy and delicious oatmeal bowl is packed with warming spices, fibre and slow release carbohydrates; perfect for fuelling busy mornings and get everyone through to snack time!

This oatmeal bowl comes together in just a few minutes and you double up the batch for breakfast later in the week! Just add a little more milk when reheating!

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Serves: 1 adult & 1 toddler

Suitable From: 6 months +

What do you need?

1 tbsp grass fed butter

½ cup oats

1 cup milk

¼ cup pumpkin puree

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

½ tsp ginger

½ tsp all spice

1 tbsp flaxseed

Toppings:

A small handful of finely chopped pecan nuts * see note

1 tbsp chia seeds

Then....

In a pan, melt the butter and toast the oats for a couple of minutes.
Then add in the pumpkin purée and cook for another minute.Add in the remaining ingredients and cook for 5 minutes stirring until thick and creamy.
Serve topped with pecans, chia seeds and more milk!

Note:

If serving to children under 4 ensures the pecans are ground down.

Allergy Swap:

Substitute grass fed butter for coconut oil and use plant based milk.

Have you checked out my eBook, Toddler Friendly Family Meals for more easy, healthy and delicious recipes like this?