Oatmeal (with Pumpkin)

• 1 cup nonfat (skim milk)
• 1/4 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin or sweet potato puree
  
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (I used cinnamon and nutmeg)
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 2 teaspoons natural peanut butter (optional)
• Dried fruit and nuts (optional)
• Pure maple syrup, for serving (optional)
  

1. In a small saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, pumpkin, vanilla, and if using, and spice. Bring to a gentle boil and stir in the oatmeal. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the oatmeal is soft and creamy. Stir in peanut butter, if using.

2. Spoon the oatmeal into bowls, sprinkle with dried fruit and nuts, if you like, and serve warm with maple syrup.

By Jessica Seinfeld from Deceptively Delicious