Spiced Persimmon and Fig Oatmeal

Isn’t this the most autumny recipe you’ve ever seen?

What you’ll need:

• 3/4 cup milk of choice, or water*
• 1/4 cup quick cook steel cut oats*
• 1 ripe fuyu persimmon
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie (or apple pie) spice
• 1/2 tsp hazelnut extract (or vanilla)
• pinch of salt
• fresh or dry figs, for topping
• maple syrup, for topping (optional)

How to make it:

1. Bring milk to a boil, add oats, and reduce heat to medium. (If you’d like to add a teaspoon of flax or chia seeds, do so now.)
2. Cut the persimmon into thirds. Dice one third and set aside (for topping). Finely dice (or even grate or puree) the remaining two-thirds and stir into the oatmeal.
3. Once more of the liquid has absorbed, add extract, spices, and salt. If desired, add maple syrup to taste. Stir.
4. When you’re pleased with the consistency of the oatmeal, transfer to a bowl. Add a splash of your milk of choice, reserved diced persimmon, sliced figs, and any other additional toppings (shredded coconut, nut butter, nuts, etc.).

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