Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal- #WeCare

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I made Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal with a little pumpkin puree, leftover from baking.  to me oatmeal is pure comfort food, and I eat it almost everyday. I always have cinnamon in my oatmeal, and add walnuts,  apples, or any seasonal fruit. Today I added pumpkin puree., walnuts, and a dollop of Greek yogurt. Oatmeal lowered my cholesterol, along with riding my exercise bike.  I use rolled oats, which have a lot of texture.  I really haven't gotten into eating the steel cut oatmeal, but I sure do love my rolled oats.

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

1/2 cup rolled oats

1 cup water or milk 

1/4 cup Pumpkin puree

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp ginger

1/8 tsp nutmeg

1/8 tsp cloves

1/4 chopped walnuts

1 T Greek Yogurt.

Directions

1. Bring water or milk to a boil, and add oats. pumpkin, spices, and walnuts

2 Simmer 5 minutes until thick and creamy. Pour in serving bowl and garnish Greek  yogurt and more walnuts.  Enjoy!

** Cooks Note

I make my oatmeal in the microwave. I combine all of the ingredients in a large microwaveable container, and microwave for 2 min. on high. I like my oatmeal chewy.

Enjoy your warm oatmeal, and donate to the Red Cross now.