Part Two of the pumpkin shortage: it's not quite over yet but I managed to scrape up an organic can of the orange stuff at Sprouts...oh how I love Sprouts, in the absence of a Trader Joe's it definitely suffices. This recipe is simple but it is so warm, earthy, and satisfying that I just had to share it.
I love blogging so much...I cannot tell you all how much I appreciate the comments, how much I adore reading every one of yours posts, and how happy it has made me to meet all of the fantastic people I have met so far.
On this note I want to thank Nicole over at Of Cookies and Carrots for tagging me in her 7 facts awards post. I am really excited to share it and as for my 7 facts...they are very random!
- I peel and eat grapefruits like oranges and I eat about 1/2 lb of carrots a week
- I hate mayo, vinegar, sour cream, mustard, and cream cheese but I love mustard flavored pretzels and definitely indulge in cheese cake every so often
- I am allergic to black pepper
- I more often than not leave salt out of baked goods and I can always tell. It's now the first thing I measure when I bake.
- I still wear my retainer from 8th grade every night because I am scared my teeth will go back to the way they were before I had braces if I don't
- Having a made bed and a clean room makes my day
- I am obsessed with abnormally shaped/sized foods (i.e. baby pineapples, elephant shaped ginger roots, and huge grapes)
Oh and remember these mini bananas?!
Anyways...I would like to tag these 7 fabulous blogs, all you guys have to do is:
-Link to the person who awarded you
-List 7 random facts about yourself
-Pass the award on to 7 other bloggers
You'll have plenty of canned pumpkin leftover to make more oats for dessert or for breakfast.
You should also make these great Pumpkin Carrot Muffins, this oatmeal recipe is a great way to utilize any leftover pumpkin from the aforementioned muffins!
1/2 cup dry rolled oats (instant would be fine too)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
in between 1/8 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
less than 1/8 tsp each nutmeg and ginger
1 packet Splenda or any sweetener you like
pinch of salt
1 tbsp skim milk
brown sugar
Mix water and pumpkin together in a small sauce pot and bring to a boil
Add the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, Splenda, and salt
Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the oats are tender, stirring every minute or so
Take off heat and stir in the milk
Top with a little bit of brown sugar
Servings 1
Per serving 275 calories
my boyfriend peels grapefruits, too. when i saw him do that i thought it was the strangest thing. i grew up eating it halved, with special, serrated grapefruit spoons.
ReplyDeletei love oatmeal, i never thought about adding pumpkin to it, great idea.
thanks for passing on the 7 facts award, you're so sweet.
Thanks for passing on the award! I will have to think of some sandom things while I'm on vacation this week. :)
ReplyDeleteI wish I had worn my retainer more, my teeth are starting to shift!
Oh my gosh! I eat SO many carrots each week :) love the. I also wear my retainer a couple times a week!! Thanks for passing this along- you're so sweet :) And those muffins still look AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteYay congrats on getting tagged/awarded! <3 Do you have a WF, Fresh Market or Harris Teeter? I saw canned pumpkin at all of them this weekend!!!
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Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
Pumpkin oatmeal sounds delicious. Congrats on the award.
ReplyDeleteLOL - love your facts and on #5 - I still have the permanent retainer on the lower teeth (it's a bar on the inside) b/c I'm afraid my teeth will shift if I ever have it removed!
ReplyDeleteHow fun, thanks for tagging me! I will definitely play along. Just have to think of some facts. I loved your facts- I eat a lot of carrots too and need to have my bed made and my house tidy.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I have leftover pumpkin, I love using it in my oatmeal! One day I threw a little peanut butter in too, and now it's my favorite combo.
YUM! That looks sooo good. I love everything pumpkin AND oatmeal, so I feel good about the combo! I am going to have to try it out. Thanks for the tag darling! I love your blog!! Keep the great recipes coming! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI think I am now going to have porridge for breakfast, but with Golden Syrup, not pumpkin, cause you can't get canned pumpkin here, and we have none in the fridge. This sure looked yummy though, and I am going to have to try it.
ReplyDeleteNow off to to work out my 7 facts...
Pumpkin Oatmeal?!?! Amazing! Why didn't I think of that before? It's sure to be a hit at my house. Have a fabulous weekend!! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
ReplyDeletehaha! the 7 facts about yourself were fun to read.
ReplyDeletethe baby pineapple & elephant ginger were so funny!
and oh my gosh, but theres black pepper in almost every food !
how do you manage to stay away from it?
ooo these look absolutely delicious!
ReplyDeleteoh I am all about the clean room and bed too! And I thank you SPROUTS! Its almost as good as TJ's.
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Hey there..
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun blog you have.Loved knowing about you in the first stint itself.The picture of pumpkin oatmeal looks gorgeous.
just found your blog and love it!! anything with pumkin in it has my name all over it!! im totally going to make those pumpkin carrot muffins asap! they look awesome
ReplyDeleteI so know what you mean about mustard!! I hate regular yellow mustard but love mustard pretzels! (and honey mustard :)
ReplyDeleteThat oatmeal recipe looks very delicious!!
And thank you so much for the super sweet comment on my blog! I will definitely be back to yours too! :D
I eat 1 lbd of carrots a day, and I do the same thing with grapefruit! so glad I found your blog. it was a great read!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
Congrats on the award! And pumpkin oatmeal! Qhy have I never heard of such a delicious sounding thing!? I think Im going to try this. :)
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Trader Joe's is my favorite store to shop too! Don't knwo what I'll do without them. :P Yes, blogging is definitely addictive. I've been blogging for just a few months and I can't stop! LOL...Thanks for sharing the 7 facts, very interesting. Last but not least, thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a sweet comment. I truly appreciate it...just like you, I enjoy reading comments on my blog. Hope you'll be back soon again.
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Sounds wonderful and warm and good for you. I am going to try it :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't Pumpkin Oatmeal just the best?? I made some earlier in the season for my daughter and she asked for more the next day. Thanks for the reminder! I think I will put this one together for her and surprise her this morning!
ReplyDeletePS... I love those little min bananas too!!
I just stumbled upon your site from Surly Kitchen and I love your blog! It's great finding blogs of fellow college students! :)
ReplyDeleteOooo Meg this looks awesome - I'm digging all of the pumpkin stuff you've got goin' on here!
ReplyDeletefind me on twitter! (peas and crayons) b/c I cant find you! boo!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I love pumpkin. And thanks so much for passing the award! It was so interesting to learn more about you...that you are allergic to black pepper..one thing I haven't heard of!
ReplyDeleteI too am obsessed with tinier or larger versions of foods... I about died when I found mini-bananas, and eating a personal size watermelon makes me smile! :D
ReplyDeleteA canned pumpkin shortage sounds tragic! You definitely made good use of the one you found with this oatmeal...sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteI adore pumpkin oatmeal and am always trying new versions of it.
ReplyDeleteI definitely needed the pink hat cheer today - winter is getting to me - though it is not as cold here as where you likely are.
Ooh, this pumpkin oatmeal looks fantastic! I love oatmeal and this makes it look even more comforting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and leaving a sweet comment. Come join us for the fun in March's Culinary Smackdown Battle--Cookies! It's open to anyone, anywhere. It doesn't have to be a post in March. You can use your cookies creation from a previous post. All you have to do is link it up. I hope to see your entry soon.
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http://utry.it/2011/03/culinary-smackdown-battlecookies.html
can't wait to check out those sites...always looking for great content. Love it that you eat oatmeal--never knew anyone who ate healthy in college! This looks yummy!
ReplyDeletehaha yayyy for being healthy eaters in college! :) some people think i'm so strange...
ReplyDeleteAlso, 1/2 lb of carrots a week is nothing. i easily go through a pound in a 24 hour period.s o i have to make sure i'm not buying them SUPER often otherwise i'd prob turn orange....
loved learning more about you! :)
PS let's totally ditch school and open a bakery that sounds amazing. but first i'll come help you eat that fruit :P heehee.
Wow fun, thanks for sharing such a nice recipe. As long as there like some facts. I like you the fact that I ate a lot of carrots, too, need to make my bed and clean my house.
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I LOVE pumpkin oats! You use a lot less liquid than I do, but I bet it would make a really hearty, yummy texture! I love that you still wear your 8th grade retainer:) That is too funny!! Oh, and I'm so happy for your comment on my blog!! I seriously LOVE yours!:)
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