Description
A cozy and nutritious recipe for Traditional Pumpkin Porridge, perfect for autumn mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups almond milk or coconut milk
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup or brown sugar (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds or hazelnuts for garnish
- 1/4 cup dried figs or chopped dates for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, pour in the rolled oats and your choice of almond or coconut milk. Heat over medium flame, stirring occasionally until it reaches a gentle simmer.
- Once it simmers, lower the heat and mix in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly to ensure everything is well blended.
- Allow the mixture to cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the oats are soft and the porridge reaches your desired consistency.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and incorporate the agave syrup or brown sugar along with the almond extract.
- Ladle the warm oatmeal into bowls and finish with a sprinkle of chopped almonds and a handful of dried figs or dates on top.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using a mix of half water and half milk.
- Enhance the nutritional value by adding a scoop of chia seeds or a dollop of yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0g
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg