Pumpkin & Oat Porridge

🎃 Pumpkin & Oat Porridge

🎯 Difficulty: Easy

⏱️ Time: 10–15 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 1

🔥 Estimated Calories: ~220–260 kcal per serving

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🧂 Ingredients

• Rolled oats: 1/4 cup (~75 kcal)
• Pumpkin puree (fresh or canned): 1/3 cup (~45 kcal)
• Milk (cow or plant-based): 1/2 cup (~50–70 kcal)
• Water: 1/4 cup (optional for texture)
• Cinnamon (ground): 1/4 tsp
• Honey or maple syrup (optional): 1 tsp (~20 kcal)
• Butter (optional, for flavor): 1/4 tsp (~10 kcal)
• Pinch of salt

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Oats

• In a small pot, combine oats, milk, and water.
• Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often.

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Step 2: Add Pumpkin & Spices

• Once the oats begin to thicken (after ~3–4 minutes), stir in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
• Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring to combine.

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Step 3: Sweeten and Finish

• Add honey/maple syrup and butter (if using).
• Stir until creamy and heated through.

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Step 4: Serve

• Pour into a bowl.
• Optionally, top with chopped nuts, seeds, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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💡 Tips

• You can use steamed mashed pumpkin instead of canned puree.
• Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt or nut butter on top for extra creaminess and protein.
• This porridge also works great as a baby food by omitting sweeteners.