So, I’m sort of obsessed with my breakfast creation this morning.
Quaker sent me a ton of instant oatmeal for their Create Your Day campaign, so I’ve been trying to think of ways to incorporate the instant stuff into my diet. Don’t get me wrong, I love ALL types of oatmeal– I just know that the old-fashioned variety is a more nutritious option.
So, I present to you my “Baked” Pumpkin Oatmeal! 
Ingredients:
- 1 packet of Maple Brown Sugar instant oatmeal
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl; mix well
- Cook in microwave for 2 minutes
- Allow to cool before enjoying
The end result was a warm, sweet, cake-like oatmeal. I’m pretty sure the rest of my instant oatmeal will turn into “baked” oatmeal! It’s really good! 
I’m heading downtown to Healthworks for one of my favorite workouts. (Physique 57 should definitely be added to the list!!! I’m SO SORE today!)
What’s your favorite workout?
Enjoy your Saturday! 
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Way to get creative with instant oatmeal. I’m off to my gym for a spin class this morning. Already super sore from yoga, ahhh.
oooh, the addition of baking powder is so smart! i am jealous you get to head to the gym: i walked to mine today and beacuse of the snow BOTH of the schools gyms are closed
guess im going for a way…
I have all those things in my house!!!! I’m snowed in and I can still make that!!!!!! SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!
My favorite workout…currently is The Firm: Power Yoga. I just discovered it on Wednesday…so…yeah.
But I got to do yoga and relax…but was also sore the next day in places I usually can’t work!!! (Obliques) so that ROCKED!!!!!!!
All-time faves are running…and also 10 Min Solutions Kickboxing. That one is great for bad days.
I absolutely love oatmeal and oats, and they are so good for you too!
I have a wonderful recipe for oatmeal stuffing for turkey and I adore oatcakes with cheese, as well as porridge and haggis!
Wow, Tina, that baked pumpkin oatmeal looks AMAZING! I’m definitely going to try it – thanks for posting!
Hi Tina! I’m new to the blog world and just wanted to say your blog is one of my favs! Your baked oatmeal looks so delish
As for favorite workouts, I would say spinning or running.
I hope you’ll check out my new blog which documents my training for my first half marathon. Have a great weekend!
I JUST made this…..so good!
Your baked oats look great, I had some this morning too.
I have to tell you, I love all your recipes and I make a lot of them. I made a baked pumpkin oatmeal this morning, it was amazing, but it was more work than I want to do on a week day, I don’t have the time. I will be trying your baked oatmeal recipe during the week for sure! Thanks for always coming up with such great stuff!
My favorite workout is a long run. It helps me reduce stress and clear my mind. Next would be spinning with my favorite instructors, then total conditioning, barbell strength, and yoga when I can get it in.
I would have to say running because it is convenient. You can do it at any time any where! I did try my first boxing class this morning. I was a bit weary at first thinking it may be 90 minutes of hell but it was amazing! Best $15 I have spent in a while, what a workout!!
Oooh this must taste like a bowl of pumpkin pie! YUM!
what a great recipe! i love oatmeal and microwave recipes!
Hi Tina! Is there a way I could make that oatmeal cake with regular oats (quick or rolled, I have both)? Thanks!
That looks great. I actually made the 3-minute cookie with instant oatmeal (Cinnamon Spice), since it was all I had at the time. It worked out great and a lot quicker. Great for mornings, or days when you’re out of sugar, vanilla extract and other flavoring ingredients that NEED to be added to plain oats!
What a great way to use up extra instant oatmeal! I have some left that probably won’t be used so this would be a great alternative.
Another great option for the instant stuff is muesli! If you haven’t ever tried it, I definitely recommend it. Actually, I am eating a bowl right now, as I type this…
Here is a simple post I did about it:
http://www.boymeetsfood.com/2009/09/muesli/
We can’t get canned pumpkin in NZ – any suggestions for an easy replacement or could it be left out all together for this recipe? Help would be appreciated!!
oh my gosh, i can’t believe how easy and delicious this was! THANKS (:
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