I’m growing pretty tired of the term basic and its association with pumpkin. I could rant about the word basic as a yet another derogatory label for women, but I don’t think that has a place on my blog, so I’ll just stick to the pumpkin part.
Guess what? I like the taste of pumpkin. Many people like the taste of pumpkin. Many men like the taste of pumpkin. Pumpkin tastes great with coffee (as do many things). I’ll stop complaining about the word basic once people come up with a rude label for people who never STFU about bacon.
I know that basic involves more than just a love for a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte (blegh), but that seems to be the bullies’ major focus during these months. In a way, it delegitimizes anyone’s appreciation for a food that is genuinely delicious.
Bonjour, pumpkin. I eat you! You are a much healthier trend than stupid bacon.
What you'll need:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (I use Country Choice Organic)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1-2 chopped dates (or 2 tsp maple syrup)
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (I use Country Choice Organic)
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup plain or vanilla yogurt of choice (I used So Delicious coconut)
- 2 tsp maple syrup (or maple extract, but I don't know how much)
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- pinch of salt
- handful of chopped pecans
How to make it:
- Combine all ingredients for pumpkin layer in a mason jar or container with a lid.
- Cover with lid and shake, shake, shake until combined.
- Combine all ingredients for maple-pecan layer except the pecans in a mason jar or container with a lid.
- Cover with lid and shake, shake, shake until combined.
- Store in the refrigerator overnight (or for several hours).
- When ready to serve, mix pecans into the maple-flavored oatmeal.
- In two parfait dishes, mason jars, or tall glasses, add a layer of the pumpkin oatmeal. Then add a layer of the maple-pecan oatmeal to each. Continue alternating until you run out of both oatmeal mixtures.
- Due to the yogurt, this is best eaten cold. Top with more pecans and more maple syrup.
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