New favourite brekkie!
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It literally hurts my left ventricle that I don’t have a camera to take a photo of the joy that is my new favourite breakfast. Hopefully, it’ll sound so good, that you’ll be enticed to try it, with or without a seductive photo!
Actually, here’s an idea!
If you like this recipe enough to try it, take a photo of your finished product, tell me about it in the comments, and I’ll send you my email address so that I can post it, with your name, and a link to your blog! Send ‘em right now!
Ok, so without further ado, my new breakfast lover is…. pumpkin oatmeal!
Oh how it’s autumnal flavours warm my bones on a chilly morning… how it’s burnt umber hue pulls me in for a cinnamon’ed embrace… and oh, how it fills me up for very little money! Woohoo! I also love the idea that I’m getting some veggies in with my breakfast. Plus, it’s wheat-free, a bonus because I’ve realised that eating too much wheat gives me heartburn. 
So here you go. Let me know how it goes for you! This makes a pretty big batch, enough for 4 peeps.
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PUMPKIN OATMEAL
1 14oz can pumpkin puree (the unseasoned kind)
2 cups water
2 cup almond milk (you can do 4 cups regular milk, or 4 cups water; almond milk is pricey, so this is my way of “extending” it!)
1/2 big apple (I had fuji on hand), cut into chunks
Handful of raisins
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cardamom pod, crushed (optional)
Pinch of salt
Pinch of chilli powder (optional)
2 cups quick cooking oatmeal (not the instant kind; I love McCann’s Quick Cooking Irish Oatmeal, or Trader Joes 8-minute Steel Cut Oats)
Brown sugar to taste
Toasted pepitas
1) In large saucepan over high heat, combine pumpkin puree, water, almond milk, apples, raisins, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and chilli powder. Bring to a boil.
2) Add oatmeal. Turn heat down and cook according to your oatmeal instructions. You might need a little more water if you like it soft.
3) When it’s cooked, add the brown sugar. Serve, topped with toasted pepitas.
BOOM!
Hunger pangs be gone! You’ll be full until… well, I get hungry every 3 hours soooo….
Send me your photos!
-x-
aarti
January 28th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Great seeing you yesterday in Santa Monica! I definitely will try out this recipe! I’m guessing it’ll be delicious!
February 1st, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Hey Aarti!
Just stumbled upon this site from Good Bite. Awesome videos
Got the pic of your Breakfast yet? Lemme know if you havent..will make this Pumpkin Oatmeal (have everything I need in the pantry!) soon and send you mine your way – if you want it that is 
From a fellow foodie
DK
February 4th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Okay seriously…we really were related in another life. I as well have been enjoying pumpkin oatmeal as my new favorite breakfast. Sometimes I also use Cream of Wheat instead. Mine isn’t nearly as exciting as yours – pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and I usually toss a little bit of grape nuts on top. Yummy.
February 7th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Oh wow, I’m going to have to try this one! Stephanie has an almost obsessive love for all things pumpkin.
February 8th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Lovely
February 9th, 2010 at 7:28 am
=)))
February 10th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Hi aarti,
I discovered your videos on utube yesterday and guess what ? I watched them all without taking a break. You r so entertaining and i love ur cooking style. Why arent you on food network? Have u ever given this a thought? FN doesnt have an Indian cooking show and I think you are the one who can make it happen. How about giving it a shot in ” the next food network star” ??? Just a thought…..
February 14th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Where’s Aarti??
February 18th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Aarti, hope everything is okay with you and your family. I miss your blog and especially your Quick Bites vids. If you are just busy or don’t feel like doing these anymore that is cool, maybe just pop in and let us know? Some of us are worried about you.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Thank you so much!
February 24th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
reima! so nice to see you on here! woohoo!
July 10th, 2010 at 10:02 am
I just got done making this! It is so yummy! I had to do with what I had on hand. I had a fuji apple and can tell it would’ve been better with a softer apple. I didn’t have the cardomon pod, so I used ground and I didn’t have raisins or almond milk. Wow! I guess I used a few more different ingredients, but it is the same. It was great! I love pumpkin and would never have thought to do this! Thanks for another great recipe! I hope you win the NFS!
July 12th, 2010 at 9:22 am
I just made pumpkin oatmeal and I am hooked! What a great breakfast! I stretched the milk with apple juice and substituted the cardamom with nutmeg. Super yummy! Thank you for a great go to morning recipe; even the kids loved it! And they can be a bit picky (4 year old, 2 and 1) Thanks!
August 1st, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Mmm, sounds delicious. As soon as I can find pumpkin again, I’m going to try this.
August 7th, 2010 at 9:39 am
I have the 20 minute steel cut oats, will that be a problem?
August 9th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Wow! So going to make this! I love oatmeal! It’s my power breakfast. I have oatmeal almost everyday! It’s a great workout breakfast food. Gives me energy all day! I don’t really like pumpkin by itself so this is a prefect way to get me to eat it! Love it Aarti!
August 17th, 2010 at 9:59 am
This sounds fabulous. I have oatmeal every morning, and I love love love pumpkin. I’m definitely trying this out this weekend — thanks Aarti!
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:48 am
Aarti, that sounds delicious! I love quick oats. I am going to make this next week and if it comes out nicely I’ll take a picture for you
Congratulations on winning Next Food Network Star, I was rooting for you the whole time and thrilled that you won. I missed your first show but will be sure to catch the next one and all the ones after! (didn’t realize it would be on so fast!). All the best!
August 22nd, 2010 at 12:48 pm
hi aarti. Congratulations on your food network win. My wife and I were rooting for you from the start. My kids are starting to really enjoy Indian food so I am looking forward to trying your recipes. I love the flavors. Good luck to you on your new show. We will be watching.
I am a blogger also, but not a lot about food. I hope to change that.
August 24th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
what kind of shithead calls breakfast brekkie
August 24th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Easy answer to your stupid comment: a shithead with an idiotic name like Baba Boey. Brekkie is British, you moron. Go back to school instead of trolling around here.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Aarti, this looks great. My mom and I are big fans of you. This is perfect for me because it is wheat-free and dairy-free. I’ll make sure to make this and take a picture for you.
September 11th, 2010 at 5:20 am
Hi Aarti! Just watched your pilot and some episodes on On Demand on Cablevision and we loved them! My husband and I went to the Indian Market yesterday and got a nice new supply of fresh cardamom (not sure if I am supposed to use black or green in this recipe) and pepitas so this morning we will be trying this recipe! If we can get a good picture we’ll send it along! Congratulations on your win and thanks for the great recipes.
September 11th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Hi Aarti – I made your pumpkin oatmeal this morning and it was fabulous!! My daughter took some pictures and it looks so beautiful! One of the pictures is on my blog at http://www.innodragonfly.com/cce – I have a few more that you can use on your blog if you like! Tonight we’re going to make your Naan Pizza again – I’ll take some photos of that also! We love your recipes!
September 14th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Hey Aarti,
You were great on NFS, looking forward to seeing your show soon in Canada. I made your pumpkin oatmeal and it was very tasty. I took a couple of pictures, so if you would like me to send them to you send me your email address.
Rose
September 28th, 2010 at 4:22 am
Love this!!! Such great flavors. I halved the recipe but think I need to actually up the (ground) cardamom and chili powder for a little more kick but you’re right on about the flavors being so warm and cozy. Thanks for a great recipe!
October 22nd, 2010 at 7:59 pm
HI aarti,
I wanted to know if this can be cooked over night in a crock pot. I often use Alton Browns overnight oatmeal receipe for a crock pot, but wasn’t sure if the pumpkin would burn. Please advise. Thanks and keep up the wonderful work you do!
My best,
Shelly
November 4th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Pumpkins oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts! I usually have a bowl with a side of banana + PB. So so good!
December 28th, 2010 at 7:22 am
I tried the pumpkin oatmeal and it’s fantastic! I took a few photos…would love to send to you
Your show is great! Keep up the great work and super recipes. Thanks Aarti!!
January 2nd, 2011 at 7:45 pm
We are so excited to add this to my daughter’s 21 st birthday breakfast! She loves pumpkin anything and loves oatmeal! Thanks so much for sharing! Will share pictures.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:06 pm
Adapted your pumpkin oatmeal concept for a super quick snack today using an instant oatmeal packet, 1/2 cup canned pumpkin, spices, flax seed, vanilla, a touch of Splenda brown sugar. Topped it with a dollop of nonfat whipped topping.
Oh my gosh, I thought I had died and gone to heaven—that big bowl of love kept me out of the candy dish!
It is pumdi-delicious! Thanks!
January 7th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
Hello Aarti. I found this recipe on the food network, and wonder if you have the nutritional breakdown, complete. Fibre, protein, carbs etc. Thank you.
January 9th, 2011 at 11:14 am
I’m a teen who loves to cook, and who also loves pumpkin. This was delicious!! Before I added the brown sugar I tired it and it tasted bland, but after adding the sugar I was suprised at how much it brought out all of the wonderful flavors. PS. i substituted nutmeg for the cardomom and it worked great!
January 9th, 2011 at 11:16 am
ohh and I substituted chopped pecans for the pepitas..also delicious!!
January 14th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
Aarti, I’ve been eating this all week and it’s delicious. I top mine with the Golden Berry Blend (golden raisins, cherries, cranberries, and blueberries) and a sprinkle of Spiced Gold Sugar (cane sugar crystals, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice). The folks at work have been eyeballing my breakfast and asking what the good-looking orange stuff is. Thanks for the delicious idea!
January 20th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Imade the version you did on your show (minus the apple) and made a few tweaks and OMG, it is SO amazingly good. Thank you so much! I am addicted and totally love it!
August 6th, 2011 at 9:18 am
Just love watching your show,, your really great,, Right???????
August 13th, 2011 at 11:28 am
I absolutely loved this recipe. I am a big pumpkin fan and could not image a better way to start my day. I will prepare it again next weekend!
October 3rd, 2011 at 7:48 pm
This is the best oatmeal I’ve ever had! As someone who is obsessed with all things pumpkin this is my new go-to breakfast
I sometimes add some ginger and nutmeg- tastes like pumpkin pie for breakfast! Thank you Aarti 
January 15th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Heyy,
I’m a junior at Natick High School in Natick, MA, and hope to one day be a professional chef. Thursday February 2nd is national job shadow day. I know this is a ridiculous amount to ask, but I was wondering if I could shadow you as a tv chef for a day. it does not need to be February 2nd, but any day that would work. I don’t know everything involved with this or if this is even allowed or possible, but please get back to me either way, it would be an experience that I would NEVER forget!!
Thanks, Erin McDonough