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It\u2019s officially fall!! I have picked up my first pumpkin latte of the season (#PSL! \u2013 ummm yeah \u2026 I just did that \u2026.) and have begun putting cinnamon on everything<\/i><\/b>.<\/p>\n
In our house, canned pumpkin is a year-round staple. I ALWAYS have several cans in the pantry because it\u2019s so nutritious, and so easy to mix into a bunch of foods!<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve got a toddler who just turned 2. Like most toddler boys, he\u2019s super active and has no time to eat and no interest in food \u2026 and is thus on the skinny side. So, like every other Mom of an active toddler, I am always looking for ways to provide nutrient dense food<\/a> that he\u2019ll actually eat.<\/p>\n This oatmeal recipe is our favorite!! The recipe has evolved over time and is now just about perfect, and ready for you. Petey has several bowls a week, and I am happy that this pumpkin oatmeal is a much more well-rounded meal than traditional oatmeal that is full of sugar and not much else.<\/p>\n The main things I\u2019ve added are what I always talk about when it comes to feeding older babies\/toddlers:<\/p>\n This recipe can be made in bulk (I make it once a week and then warm up what I need). I can\u2019t emphasize enough how forgiving<\/b> this recipe of pumpkin oatmeal is. I never measured ingredients until I decided to share this recipe and needed something to share. So, don\u2019t stress over the numbers.<\/p>\n Throw that all in a saucepan and heat it up until it\u2019s all smooth and creamy.<\/span><\/p>\n BONUS STEP: When I serve this to Petey, I usually stir in a little whole-milk yogurt in the bowl to increase the protein content. That way, it really is a full complete meal. I don\u2019t recommend adding the yogurt to the bulk batch though\u2026 it doesn\u2019t cook in well. Just add in a bit after you have heated up the single serving. This step is totally optional!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n You can tweak the pumpkin oatmeal however you want! I\u2019ve used seeds instead of raisins. I\u2019ve used an-over-ripe banana instead of syrup. I\u2019ve doubled the pumpkin! It always turns out fine because the pumpkin and cinnamon combo is SO forgiving<\/strong>!<\/p>\n Toddlers love this because it has a natural sweetness, which cinnamon emphasizes. YOU will love it because it really is a well-rounded meal with all the vitamins from the pumpkin, nice healthy fat, protein and whole-grain carbs<\/strong>. Check also my other healthy recipe for your toddler<\/a> on my blog.<\/p>\n If you have a toddler, you are probably dealing with food frustrations. God knows we are!! This is my go-to back up that makes Mommy and Petey happy.<\/p>\n Happy fall from our messy kitchen to yours,<\/em> \n<\/div>\n\n
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xo Dr Young<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n