Site Tools
Narrow screen resolution Wide screen resolution Auto-adjust screen resolution Increase font size Decrease font size Default font size
You are here: Home Archive Daily Posts/Recipes Breakfast: Overnight Oats with Pumpkin, Raisins and Walnuts
Breakfast: Overnight Oats with Pumpkin, Raisins and Walnuts
Written by Cassie   
Friday, November 2 2007

Overnight Oats with Pumpkin, Raisins and WalnutsFor this breakfast, I slow-cooked 1/4 cup toasted steel cut oats in 1 cup of boiling water overnight using the Thermos method I had read about in an Alive publication. In the morning, I transferred the cooked oatmeal to a saucepan along with a 1/4 cup of leftover pumpkin puree, a handful of raisins, a pinch of cinnamon, and tiny pinch each of nutmeg and cloves. I heated the mixture through then stirred in a small handful of walnuts and drizzled a spoonful of maple syrup over top. Yum!

Comments (7)add comment

kathryn 

Cassie, never heard of the thermos method - that's brilliant. Thanks for the tip.

I also like your idea of using pumpkin puree + spices, raisins, maple syrup - yum. And you've managed to do that rare thing of fitting a vegetable serving in with breakfast.
November 02, 2007 | website

Courtney 

I had never heard of the thermos method either--what a great idea! I have used the crock pot to make oatmeal before, but then I end up making a ton and don't always want leftovers. Thanks for sharing the method! I really love cloves...I think they add so much to the flavor of the dish. Your breakfast sounds great!

Courtney
November 02, 2007

Cassie 

Kathryn and Courtney, it really is brilliant. I plan to try this method out with amaranth, quinoa and millet sometime as well.
November 03, 2007 | website

Michelle 

I think I need a better thermos...for me and for the kids' lunches.
We don't seem to have one that holds the heat long enough.

What type do you have?
November 03, 2007 | website

kathryn 

Cassie, even better. I'm so looking forward to finding out how you go with other grains. I think I shall be pinching this idea for my reluctant breakfast clients. The ones who say they "don't have time" to prepare a healthy breakfast in the morning. No excuses now!
November 03, 2007 | website

Cassie 

Michelle, I use a stainless steel Thermos brand.

Kathryn, I'll be sure to post the results of using the Thermos to cook other grains in. And I think it's great you'll be sharing this method with your reluctant breakfast clients!

How great will this method be for traveling, camping and hiking, too? I'm definitely going to pack an extra Thermos for making hot cereal in when we get out camping again next summer/fall.
November 04, 2007 | website

Sophie 

Cassie this is a great tip - I second Kathryn's enthusiasm for fitting in a bit of pumpkin at breakfast! Do report back when you've had chance to try it out with some other grains
November 11, 2007 | website

Leave a comment

security image
Write the displayed characters


busy
 

Chocolate Sesame Cookies Roasted Pumpkin Lentil Soup with Pomegranate Molasses Smoothie Ideas Korean Mung Bean Pancakes Pumpkin Cranberry Cake Soba Noodle Salad with Spicy Sesame Orange Dressing Quick Rice Noodle Stir-Fry Spelt Carrot Muffins Sugar Snap Pea and Tofu Stir-Fry with Quinoa Three-Bean Dinner Salad with Apple-Flax Vinaigrette

Latest Posts

Latest Comments

  • victoria: vanilla protein powder, pineapple, and orange juice smilies/tongue.gif
  • pmpace: these things in small amounts in small amounts are healthy but don't change the…
  • Summer: These are great!!! I added some crystalized ginger bits, it made them spicy and…
  • Summer: These were so great!!! I added some crystalized ginger bits, it made them spicy…
  • Spencer: I just thawed some beets and I have some baby dill plants that I grew from seed.

Copyright

All contents Copyright © 2007 - 2009 VeggieMealPlans.com unless otherwise specified.  All rights reserved.

lime