SPICED PUMPKIN OATMEAL

with fresh ‘Simply Green‘ juice

Enjoy the delicious flavors of fall first thing in the morning with this hearty bowl of cooked oats. The spiced pumpkin butter is sweetened with dates and mixed into the oatmeal to add just the right amount of wholefood sweetness. Top with fresh raw almond milk, crushed walnuts, and chopped dates to finish this amazing breakfast bowl. Don’t forget your daily fresh pressed juice to enjoy before your cooked meal. Try the ‘Simply Green’ juice recipe below.

Ingredients

1.5 cups rolled oats
3 cups water
Pinch of sea salt
1/2 cup spiced pumpkin butter (recipe below)
1/3 cup fresh raw almond milk (recipe here)
1/4 chopped dates
1 tbs crushed walnuts

Directions

Place water, oats, and pinch of sea salt into covered saucepan on medium heat. Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer for about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit (covered) for 5 more minutes before removing lid. Place cooked oats into a serving bowl and add pumpkin butter, mix well. Drizzle almond milk over the top, add crushed walnuts and chopped dates/raisins. Enjoy.

SPICED PUMPKIN BUTTER

Makes 2.5 cups (5 servings)

2 cups fresh or canned pumpkin purée
1 cup dates, packed
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Pinch of sea salt

Directions

Place all ingredients into a high speed blender (Vitamix or Blend tec) and blend until silky smooth. You will need to use the tamper to press the ingredients down into the blades to get it started. Store leftovers in a sealed glass container for up to 10 days in the refrigerator. Tip: use 1/4 cup leftover purée and mix with 2 tbs balsamic vinegar, 2 tbs water, and a pinch of sea salt to make an amazing fall salad dressing. *Can also be used as a spread for cinnamon raisin toast.

SIMPLY GREEN

1 medium cucumber
2 celery stalk
1 green apple
1 lemon
2 cups chopped kale

Place produce through a masticating juicer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Including green juice

Calories: 875
Carbs: 175 g
Protein: 25 g
Fat: 15 g
Omega 3: 0.38 g
Fiber: 28g

Calcium: 272mg
Iron: 10 mg
Magnesium: 126 mg
Potassium: 1656 mg
Selenium: 4.2 mcg
Zinc: 1.39 mg

B1: 0.26 mg
B2: 1.08 mg
B3: 2.6 mg
B5: 1.67 mg
B6: 0.61 mg
Choline: 37 mg
Folate: 98 mg
Vitamin C: 142 mg
Vitamin E: 3.1 mg
Vitamin K: 837 mcg

BCAA’s
Isoleucine: 0.33 g
Leucine: 0.44 g
Valine: 0.34 g

Source: cronometer.com