Pumpkin Oatmeal with Raisins and Walnuts

Hellooo Fall!!! My favorite time of year for several reasons: warm cozy apple cider, falling leaves, red trees, cooler days and nights, Thanksgiving, Halloween and pumpkins! During this time of year, I probably eat my weights worth in squash, and you will see these delicious veggies highlighted in my recipes all season. There is nothing like eating fresh ingredients when they are at their peak! This dish is no exception; light on the sweetness, but heavy in nutrition as this baby packs a one two punch with tons of iron, fiber, potassium and vitamin A and E! It is just the right start to a cold morning!

Pumpkin Oatmeal

• 1 cup almond milk
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup steel cut oats
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 c brown sugar
• 1/2 c pumpkin
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves 
• 1/2 c walnuts or toasted pepitas
• 1/2 c raisins

Bring water and milk to a boil. Add oats and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes. Stir in vanilla, sugar and cook for another 5 minutes. Add pumpkin, nutmeg and cloves and let cook for another 5 minutes until consistency is to your liking. Top with 1 tbs of raisins and 1 tbs of walnuts. Dash with a little cinnamon and call it a day (or morning!).

Happy Eating!
Kendra