*Actual pie. Made from the Thanksgiving 2012 issue of Bon Appetit. Delicious, simple to make and doesn't use canned milk. |
DIY Pumpkin latte or pumpkin chai:
If you'd rather not shell out $4 for a pumpkin spice latte, or it's past the limited time season, make your own!
ingredients:
2 Tbsp. canned pumpkin
1/2 C milk
1/2 C black tea or coffee
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
a pinch of nutmeg
1 Tbsp honey
heat milk on the stove or in the microwave. don't let it boil! add pumpkin, spices and honey to either a traditional blender or a large enough container to fit an immersion blender. blend and froth for a few seconds until thoroughly mixed. Enjoy!
Pumpkin oatmeal: Breakfast that tastes like pumpkin pie... that is actually good for you? Ok.
ingredients:
1 package instant oatmeal ( I am really enjoying the Mom's Best Chai Spiced or just Mom's Best Plain ) or your favorite hot cereal
2 Tbsp canned pumpkin
1 tsp maple syrup
1-2 Tbsp milk
1/8-1/4 C water
spices* such as :"pumpkin pie seasoning" or your favorite combo of nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cardamom, cinnamon
*I don't use the seasoning when I'm using the Chai Spice oatmeal because it's already seasoned.
Optional: raisins, nuts, berries, etc.
boil water.
in a bowl, combine oats, pumpkin, maple syrup, milk, and seasoning if using.
slowly add boiling water, pouring over the pumpkin to make it creamy until cereal reaches desired consistency. add optional toppings. stir then cover for about 3 minutes.
I like to microwave mine for about 20 seconds right before eating it because I like it really hot! Warning, this is an addicting, sweet and easy breakfast. I have eaten it several days in a row!
Tastes great with coffee and Bon Appetit magazine! |
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