Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cups

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Hello, hello! Just your friendly neighborhood Oompa Loompa popping in with yet another pumpkin recipe. And you thought I was joking when I said “I hope you like pumpkin”. HA!

In all honesty though, it was never my intention to turn this little blog into a virtual pumpkin shrine. It just sort of… happened. Kind of like when I had some leftover pumpkin sitting in my fridge and it just sort of *fell* into these oatmeal cups. Oops. #sorrynotsorry

 

 

I almost didn’t even post this recipe simply because I was afraid I’d scare you away with too much pumpkin. But then, as I was sitting there munching on a Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cup for the umpteenth day in a row, I realized that not sharing this recipe would be a complete disservice to you. These oatmeal cups are the ultimate grab-(and slather with almond butter)-and-go breakfast or snack. They’re easy to throw together, perfectly pre-portioned, taste great either cold or warm, and can be stored in the freezer in case of a breakfast emergency. What more could you ask for?!

 

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So my apologies if you happen to be one of those rare mystical creatures that’s NOT enthralled by the sight of the orange squash. But it’s October and these babies deserve their their time to shine.

 

 

So while we’re on the topic of pumpkin, let’s chat a little about what this orange gourd brings to the table (you know, besides pies, lattes and these oatmeal cups…)

Believe it or not, each of those adorable little jack o’lanterns is a powerhouse of nutrients. I mean, just take a look at these stats…

One cup of cooked pumpkin contains:
3 grams of fiber
1/3 DV (Daily Value) of Vitamin C
245% of the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of Vitamin A

And that’s is in addition to the countless carotenoids, antioxidants and important B-complex vitamins (i.e. folate, niacin, etc.) that are also hiding in there.
Holy nutrients, batman.

Oh, and the best part? You get all that (and more!) for the low, low price of 83 calories per cup of canned pumpkin (49 calories if you cook it yourself). Now that’s what I call a deal.

So go ahead and enjoy ALL the pumpkin this fall. And if anyone gets on your case about being “basic”, just tell them you’re doing it for your health.

 

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