pumpkin oatmeal

[emily_in_nc]

My DH makes yummy steel-cut oatmeal (organic!) in the crockpot overnight during the cooler times of the year. Adding pumpkin sounds like a great idea -- thanks! He'll typically put raisins, sometimes dried cranberries, and lots of cinnamon in it. Ooooh, it's so good!

We have our first cold weekend coming up here in NC -- I feel an oatmeal morning coming up!

[wildhawk]

Yummy ideas!! I have organic oatmeal every morning before my ride with honey and cinnamon, but adding the pumpkin would be great!! I will have to try that!!

[letsride89]

i just made some another bowl of this for a dessert after my dinner...just cut the recipe in half and ate away! this time DH was here, and he called it pumpkin goulash ...WHATEVER!

[channlluv]

My DH makes yummy steel-cut oatmeal (organic!) in the crockpot overnight during the cooler times of the year. Adding pumpkin sounds like a great idea -- thanks! He'll typically put raisins, sometimes dried cranberries, and lots of cinnamon in it. Ooooh, it's so good!

We have our first cold weekend coming up here in NC -- I feel an oatmeal morning coming up!

What's his recipe for this? I'd love to try it. I have to get up and out of the house pretty early to get to work on time, but I'd love to be able to feed my daughter a hot, healthy breakfast every day. I have steel cut oats, but I've only made them once because it took so long and I just don't have that kind of time in the morning. They turned out really thick, too.

Do any of you use them in cookies or home-made granola/energy bars for long rides?

Thanks!

Roxy

[emily_in_nc]

What's his recipe for this? I'd love to try it. I have to get up and out of the house pretty early to get to work on time, but I'd love to be able to feed my daughter a hot, healthy breakfast every day. I have steel cut oats, but I've only made them once because it took so long and I just don't have that kind of time in the morning. They turned out really thick, too.

No really formal recipe, but he throws in the steel-cut oats and water (ratio of oats to water is 1:4), a nice bit of cinnamon, a small handful of dried cranberries or raisins or cherries or all of the above. You can also add honey or other sweetener at this point (he doesn't). A shake of salt is good too if high blood pressure is not an issue.

Cook in the crockpot on low overnight. Add milk or whatever else you like right at serving time.

And Eden, I've never noticed a "skin" on our oatmeal when he makes it this way. Not sure why/why not?

We had some this weekend (our first really chilly fall weekend here in NC), and it was lovely! A little Vermont maple syrup, chopped walnuts, and half-and-half on top made it to die for...

[Blue_Wildflower]

I made Pumpkin Oatmeal without the splenda and with skim milk. I sprinkled pumpkin seeds and chopped dried figs for sweetness.

I am looking forward to having this again tomorrow.

[letsride89]

yay! someone tried the pumpkin oatmeal!!

[oldbikah]

If you like pumpkin, here is a much lighter version of pumpkin pie and really tasty!

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Bake a 9 inch pie shell

Blend well in a saucepan:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2/3 cup brown sugar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp ginger
1 ¼ cups mashed cooked pumpkin (canned is ok)
3 egg yolks
½ cup milk

Cook over medium heat, stirring all the time to keep it from sticking. Cook til it comes up to a boil, and then remove from heat. Place pan in cold water and cool til mixture mounds up a little when dropped from a spoon.

Make a meringue:
Beat 3 egg whites til glossy and then gradually beat in ½ cup of sugar

Fold pumpkin mixture into meringue. Then pour into the pie crust and chill for a couple hours. Best with some whipped cream!