August 22, 2011
Oh yeah, fall is in the air. Pfffttt, yeah right..not here in Tampa. It won’t feel like fall, well until about February, when it starts to get “cold”. But I am seeing pumpkin pop up everywhere on the net, so I thought I would jump on the band wagon.
I am an oatmeal lover. As a kid, I ate the “Rolled Oats”. But as an adult, I have grown to appreciate a more “toothier” oatmeal. One with more substance and flavor. So I moved onto Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal. Since it takes about 30 minutes to cook, I would make a big batch at night and reheat it in the morning. Kind of a P.I.A.
Que, COACH’S OATS. The fine folks at Coach’s Oats were one of our sponsors at the infamous RockHer Bash I co-hosted with Susan and Brandi. I had never had their product prior to then. Actually, never even heard of it.
When I got home, I cooked some oatmeal from a sample pack they provided for our attendees. One bite and I was hooked. It only took 5 minutes to cook and it had a wonderful nutty flavor. I am all about saving some time.
Sooo, I am a convert. No more 30 minute oatmeal for me. Coach’s Oats rocks my taste-buds.
| Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal |
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup Coach’s Oats
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons 100% pure pumpkin( I did NOT use pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon half and half
- 3 pecans, toasted (optional)
- In a small saucepan bring the milk and water to a boil.
- Add the oats and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cook oats for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and allow to sit for 1 minute.
- Stir in the brown sugar, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice.
- Pour into a bowl and top with half and half and pecans.
You could use pumpkin pie filling if that is all you have, you would just have to decrease the pumpkin pie spice.
*Review was my own opinion, I was not monetarily compensated.
I really love this idea! The combination of pumpkin pie spices would be fantastic in oatmeal. You can bet I’ll be putting this on the table soon.
What a great idea for a pantry staple! I’ve always just piled on the butter and sugar until it quit tasting like horse fodder! Must try your new version 🙂
Yay for getting me in the mood for my favorite season! I love Fall and absolutely everything pumpkin!
Hopin’ for fall with a little spiced up oatmeal, huh! I’ll take it! Kids start school tomorrow–life couldn’t be better. 😉
I love all things pumpkin and this oatmeal sounds amazing!
I make pumpkin overnight oats all fall. It is such comfort food for me. I have never seen coach’s oats but, I will keep an eye out for them. This looks great.
You had me at Pumpkin….I love all things pumpkin and even in oatmeal i would still love it.
I’m ready for all things pumpkin, this looks great!
This sounds like an ideal fall morning meal. YUM!
I’m not usually a huge fan of oatmeal, but I would be quite happy to dive right into this.
I love oatmeal in the morning and this version looks superb!
Wow – this sounds delicious! I live outside Jacksonville, FL…so I know what you mean!
Good to have you back, missed you. I really enjoy oatmeal and this recipe sounds delicious, thank you.
this sounds delicious, I love all things pumpkin!
I love, love, love oatmeal especially Steel Cut! I am a summer girl and not ready for fall at all, but I’ll eat pumpkin any time of year. Sounds delish!
i love the texture of coach’s oats! And this looks perfect for a chilly morning 🙂
Leslie it is so crazy that you posted this oatmeal recipe today! I have been on a real oatmeal kick lately and have had fun creating different flavored oatmeal over the past few weeks. I made a S’mores oatmeal (sharing it tomorrow on my blog), an apple pie oatmeal, and next I was going to try a pumpkin pie oatmeal (so thanks for sharing)!
This sounds amazing. It’s not quite fall here in Texas, either. Although, in my opinion it’s never to early for anything fall or pumpkin ; )
Mmm, I love pumpkin anything! This looks so delicious. I’ve been trying to hold off baking with pumpkin because it’s still so humid and gross here in VA, but I’m not sure how much longer I can wait!
i’m really trying to fit more oats in my diet, this looks like the perfect way! i love pumpkin!
this looks incredibly delicious. i make pumpkin pie oatmeal, but i can’t wait to indulge in more of these over the fall… hmmmm, heaven!
This looks really good! I’m ready for some pumpkin recipes 🙂
don’t hate me.
sorry i’ve been absent from you
doesn’t mean i don’t love you
i do love you
i’ve been swimming a lot
and eating ice cream
you know more important things in life.
no more fall recipes TILL fall dammit–summer is way too short here
The perfect breakfast!
I cannot tell you how excited I am to try this!!! I’ve always been a huge oatmeal fan (it’s one of my comfort foods) but when you also add the pumpkin pie flavours I just have to try it!!! Sounds fabulous!!
Beautiful picture and this pumpkin pie oatmeal looks absolutely delicious. Good change from my usual yogurt and granola.
This sounds pretty darn good, I am going to have to give it a try!
Looks so good! I’m on an oatmeal kick but am getting bored with the same old. Will have to give this a shot!