Hot Pumpkin White Chocolate

A drink this luscious, deserved its own photo shoot in the sultry light of early morning...

There just aren't words adequate to describe the rapturous delight that this drink will bring to your mouth. I asked my sister what I should name it, and her suggestion was highly inappropriate for this G rated blog, but she kind of hit the nail on the head. ;-)

Anyway, all I need to say is TRY IT! You will never be the same. The original recipe was HERE, but you know the drill...I can never follow a recipe just-so. I have to make it my own (and in this case a bit healthier). Behold:

 

Hot Pumpkin White Chocolate

 

1 1/2 cups soy milk (any kind of milk is fine...I'm just lactose intolerant)
1/2 cup pumpkin (puree, from a can)
1/2 t pumpkin pie spice
1/2 t vanilla extract
2 oz white chocolate (1/2 a Ghrardelli bar), roughly chopped
sprinkle of cloves and whipped cream for garnish

Combine milk, pumpkin, and pumpkin pie spice in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and add in chocolate pieces, stirring until dissolved. Add vanilla. Serve hot with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cloves. Yield 2 servings.

You just try not to drink the entire batch yourself. I dare ya!

Overnight Cold Pumpkin Oatmeal

So here is my ultra-autumnal version of a fabulous make-ahead breakfast that is ready for you as soon as you wake up in the morning, and packed with good things to help get your day started right!

Overnight Cold Pumpkin Oatmeal

2/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats
2/3 cup 0%fat plain Greek yogurt
2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
6 T pumpkin  puree
Ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves to taste
Splash of pure vanilla extract
Pure maple syrup
Before you go to bed, mix all ingredients together except for maple syrup, seasoning with the spices to taste. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, scoop into individual bowls and top with a drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy!

Serves 2