Description
A creamy and nutritious oatmeal made with butternut squash and spices, perfect for a quick breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup quick or instant oats
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butternut squash puree
- 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- Milk (honey (over age 1) or maple syrup, dried cranberries or raisins, nut butter, as desired)
Instructions
- Add the oats to a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add the water.
- Heat in the microwave for about 60-90 seconds, stopping about halfway through to stir.
- Stir in the squash and pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.
- Serve with milk and optional toppings.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with your favorite toppings.
- Always ensure that honey is suitable for children over age 1.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg