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Here's a figure friendly way to spice up oatmeal! I saw this on another blog and just had to share it all with you!



Pumpkin Oatmeal
Courtesy of Tracey's Culinary Adventures who adapted it from Aarti Sequeira (via Food Network)

1 (14-oz) can pumpkin puree
2 cups water
2 cups milk (or water, if you prefer)
2 tablespoons raisins (plus extra for serving, if desired)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or substitute w/ a combo of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg)
2 cups oats (I used Quaker old-fashioned)
maple syrup or honey (for serving, optional)
dried cranberries (for serving, optional)

Add the pumpkin puree, milk, water, raisins, salt and pumpkin pie spice to a large saucepan. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the oats to the pan and lower the heat to medium. Cook, according to the instructions included with your oats, stirring often, until the grains have absorbed the liquid and are tender. My old-fashioned oats took about 15 minutes to cook completely.

Serve garnished with additional raisins or dried cranberries, or drizzle with maple syrup or honey.