Pumpkin Oatmeal with Maple and Chia

Taking advantage of October and the pumpkin supply at supermarkets, here’s a perfect recipe for a light breakfast or dinner. This dish is rich in proteins and various nutrients, combining flavors like maple that adds an exquisite sweetness and ginger that provides a delicious spice.

Approximate Nutritional Content: recipe yields 4 servings, serving size 1 cup.

• Calories: 310 kcal.

• Protein grams: 8.6 gr. equivalent to 1 protein serving

• Fat grams: 10.1 gr. equivalent to 2 fat servings

• Carbohydrate grams: 51 gr. equivalent to 3.5 carbohydrate servings

*Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients that are *used, as well as the serving size.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups conventional oatmeal

• 4 cups water

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon nutmeg

• 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon ground clove

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup pumpkin puree

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

Preparation:

• In a pot, place the 4 cups of water with the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove, and salt, bring to a boil while stirring constantly.

• Once the water has boiled, add the oatmeal and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until all the liquid has evaporated, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.

• Then incorporate the pumpkin, maple syrup, walnuts, and chia seeds into the oatmeal. Stir and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until everything is hot.

• Serve

Enjoy!