(as previously mentioned, creativity isn’t my strength at the moment)
This morning I woke up to a winter wonderland, and, since I don’t start work until 1, I got to enjoy the quiet calm the accompanies the an overnight snowfall. Dallasites (or those who have to be at work at a normal hour) have complained and groaned because it’s spring break yada yada yada, but I could not be more enchanted. Looking out my window in the morning to see snow is not something you get used to quickly after growing up in socal.
No morning could be more perfect for pumpkin spice oatmeal.
INGREDIENTS
½ cup rolled oats
¾ cup water
1 heaping tbsp pumpkin puree
1-2 tsp splenda brown sugar blend
1 tsp cinnamon
1 dash pumpkin pie spice
¼ cup vanilla almond milk
DIRECTIONS
Bring water to a boil and add oats. Reduce heat and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until most of the water is absorbed. Add pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin spices and stir until incorporated. Transfer to a bowl and pour almond milk on top.
Every once in a while, I like preparing a porridge mixture I pop in the frdge before bed. There is something of a sheer relief going to bed knowing breakfast will be ready as soon as you rise. This gives you some extra time, to linger in bed maybe or to go for a morning stroll or a rugby practise in the park, or whatever else you fancy… Besides, these Pumpkin and Chia Seed Overnight Oats are chocka with energy-boosting seeds, and also delicious. A very good morning, indeed! Happy Tuesday!
In your favourite breakfast bowl, combine whole rolled oats,caster sugar,pumpkin seedsand chia seeds. Grate in about ½ teaspoon nutmeg. Give a good stir.
Then, gently stir in milkandVanilla Extract, until well-combined. Cover with cling film, and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
The next morning, enjoy Pumpkin and Chia Seed Overnight Oats with a cup of teaorcoffee!
Very good and easy breakfast to start the week like a Canadian Soccer Player ;) ⚽
