Fall Morning Oatmeal

Here’s a breakfast recipe that is quick, simple and every delicious bite tastes like a fresh fall morning! If you haven’t tried a persimmon before: you really must! I had never tried one until I came to California. Fuyus are my favorite variety. They have a sweet cinnamon flavor, and are ripe when still crisp.

Here are the ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Oatmeal
• 1 banana chopped
• 1 Fuyu persimmon, chopped (or 1 Hachiya persimmon very soft with skin removed)
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 1 Tablespoon pumpkin butter (I bought mine at Trader Joe’s)
• 1 Tablespoon chopped walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

Optional ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseeds
• 1 Tablespoon hemp protein powder

Directions:

1. Mix dried oatmeal, banana, persimmon, and milk. Heat in the microwave for about 3 minutes if Quick Cooking Oats, longer if Old-Fashioned.  Oatmeal should be warm and soft, and fruit should smell sweet and delicious.
2. When cooked, stir in pumpkin butter, walnuts, cinnamon and optional ingredients. Enjoy!