Lazy Oatmeal with Pumpkin

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. To start, prepare the pumpkin purée. Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, cut it into small pieces, and place them in a heatproof bowl. We’ll be cooking it in the microwave (just like in my previous recipe).

   

2. Separately prepare a small amount of pumpkin for garnish, about 20 grams (a handful). Cut it into smaller cubes and place them in the refrigerator (you will cook them right before serving the oatmeal).

   

3. Place the bowl with the pumpkin for the puree in the microwave, cover with a lid, and cook for about 2.5-3 minutes at 900 watts. Check the pumpkin every minute to make sure it doesn’t dry out, as cooking time may vary greatly depending on your dish and microwave.

   

4. Puree the cooked pumpkin using a blender.

   

5. After that, whisk together 70 grams of the prepared pumpkin purée and 120 ml of milk (2/3 cup).

   

6. Take a container in which the oatmeal will rest overnight (I use a jar with a tight-fitting lid). Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and honey (you can also add a bit of your favorite syrup). Mix well.

   

7. Then pour in the milk and pumpkin puree mixture and stir everything again. Cover with a lid and refrigerate overnight.

   

8. In the morning, all you’ll need to do is add the toppings to your oatmeal: nuts and pumpkin.

   First, toast the pecans: melt a small amount of butter over low heat and add the nuts. Toast for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar, slightly increase the heat, and cook until the sugar dissolves (about 1.5 minutes). This way, you’ll get lightly caramelized nuts.

   

9. Now take the jar of oatmeal and the small pumpkin cubes out of the refrigerator. By this time, the oats should have absorbed the liquid well and become quite thick. If you prefer a thinner porridge, add a couple of spoonfuls of milk or low-fat cream. At this stage, you can also add more honey or syrup to taste, stir, and check the sweetness.

   Prepare the pumpkin cubes the same way as for pumpkin puree: place them in a bowl, cover with a lid, and microwave for about 45 seconds. Then, arrange the pumpkin cubes on top of the oatmeal. Add a few pecan nuts on top and sprinkle with almond flakes.

   Enjoy your meal!