Pumpkin Oatmeal

Fall is here! And all the cans of pumpkin were gone! **shrieks**
So I used pumpkin pie puree, but I note that if you do have a can of pumpkin puree (unseasoned)
just add some pumpkin pie spice to this baby. Yum!

You can see all the pretty pics to this baby, here: http://www.oatmealinmybowl.com/2011/09/21/pumpkin-oatmeal/

Pumpkin Oatmeal fit for a Pumpkin King

Ingredients

1/2 can pumpkin pie puree *
1 cups water
1 cups unsweetened almond milk, or water
1 tablespoons raisins (golden or regular)
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oatmeal (not the instant kind)
1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Honey or maple sugar (optional)
Heavy cream (optional)

Instructions

In medium saucepan over high heat, combine the pumpkin puree, water, milk, raisins, and salt. Bring to a boil.
Add the oatmeal. Turn the heat down and cook according to your oatmeal instructions; mine usually takes about 5 minutes. Stir often.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, toast the pepitas until they're fragrant and a gentle golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Once the oatmeal is cooked (each grain should be tender), serve with honey or maple sugar on the side, pepitas to sprinkle on top, and cream.
*If you use a can of pumpkin puree, add 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to mix.