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    Pumpkin Pecan Oatmeal*


    Source of Recipe


    The Quaker Oats Company.

    List of Ingredients




    3 cups water
    1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    1/2 tsp salt, optional
    2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
    1 (16 oz) can of pumpkin
    1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
    1 (8 oz) container of vanilla low-fat or nonfat yogurt
    3 tbsps coarsely chopped, toasted pecans, see note

    In medium saucepan, bring water, pie spice and salt to a boil; stir in oats.
    Return to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook 1 minute for quick oats, 5
    minutes for old-fashioned oats or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring
    occasionally.

    Stir in pumpkin and brown sugar; cook 1 minute. Let stand until desired
    consistency. Spoon oatmeal into cereal bowls. Top with yogurt and pecans.

    Microwave directions: In 3-quart microwaveable bowl, combine water, pie
    spice, salt and oats. Microwave on 100-percent power 6 to 7 minutes for
    quick oats and 9 to 10 minutes for old-fashioned oats or until most of
    liquid is absorbed. Stir in pumpkin and brown sugar. Microwave on high 30 to
    60 seconds. Let stand until desired consistency.

    Note: To toast pecans, spread nuts evenly in a shallow baking pan.

    Bake at 400 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes or until deep golden brown. Or,
    spread nuts evenly on microwave-safe plate. Microwave on 100 percent power
    for 1 minute; stir. Microwave on high, checking every 30 seconds, until nuts
    are fragrant and browned.

    Serves 7
    180 Calories;4g Fat;0mg Chol;30mg Sodium;31g Carb;3g Fiber;6g Protein

    1/2 fat,2 grain,1/2 protein

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