Stay tuned this week for some delicious recipes coming to your from the pumpkin patch!
For starters, try this super simple Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats that you can make in your crockpot.
Just mix it all together, turn it on and go catch some Zs. You'll wake to the delicious smell of hot pumpkin spice in the morning.

Ingredients

1 and 1/2 cups milk (or substitute any non-dairy milk)
1 and 1/2 cups water
1 cup steel cut oats or 1 and 1/2 cup regular oatmeal
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 and 1/2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
pecans or dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions

1. Spray the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Add all ingredients to the crockpot and stir to combine.
3. Cover and set to cook on low for 4-5 hours.

Brenda

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Making your oatmeal taste like pumpkin pie is as delicious as it is healthy! Pumpkin puree and spices add flavor without adding fat. Crunchy pecans and a touch of maple syrup add the finishing touches.

Total Time: 30 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 25 min.
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

1¼ cups water
½ cup steel-cut oats (or old-fashioned rolled oats)
½ cup pumpkin puree
¼ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 Tbsp. chopped pecans (or walnuts)
2 tsp. pure maple syrup (or raw honey)
½ cup unsweetened almond milk

Preparation:

1. Bring water to boil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oats; cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Add pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and pecans; mix well.
3. Divide evenly between two serving bowls; top each with maple syrup and ¼ cup almond milk.

Tip: When using old-fashioned rolled oats, reduce cooking time to 5 to 7 minutes.

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Brenda