I have an obsession. An obsession with pumpkin. I love everything made with pumpkin. If it isn’t made with pumpkin, I’ll add it. (I’m exaggerating a bit, just a tinsy bit.)
What I’m not obsessed with: eating pumpkin straight out of the can. Gross. I like my pumpkin sweet.
Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait
Quick steps:
- Start with a few heaping spoonfuls of yogurt. Plain Greek yogurt for this gal.
- Add one or two large spoonfuls of the star ingredient. Yes this would be the pumpkin.
- Top with agave nectar or honey, cinnamon, and granola. One can never have too many toppings.
- [Side note: If you’re feeling fancy, you can make multiple layers.]
- Stir together and swoon.
Mmmm… good brain food!
Pumpkin Oatmeal
Quick steps:
- Cook your favorite oatmeal. I’ve used quick-cooking oats and steel oats, but it’s amazing with Chai spice-flavored oatmeal.
- Add a dash of milk. I like vanilla soy milk for extra flavor.
- Add a large spoonful or two of canned pumpkin. You want more oatmeal than pumpkin.
- Top with sweetener and spice of choice and sprinkle with a few nuts for good measure. I like Agave nectar or brown sugar, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, walnuts, and sometimes a dash of ground flaxseed.
- Mix ingredients together and enjoy!
One can of pumpkin lasted me a little over a week, kept covered in the fridge. Only because I’m not tempted to eat it right out of the can, unlike some other things… but that’s for another post.
Question: Pumpkin — Love it or hate it? (Gasp, if it’s the latter). To what other everyday foods do you add canned pumpkin?
Hi Leah!
I’m friends with your brother Eddie and he just introduced me to your blog. I am also the biggest pumpkin fan and every fall (a.k.a. ‘pumpkin season’) try to see how many unique pumpkin dishes i can try! Can’t wait to add these to the list and to continue to follow!