Welcome to Fall

It’s official!

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Okay, so it’s not really officially fall, but my first bowl of pumpkin oatmeal happened this morning so it has started for me!

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I normally reserve Friday mornings for “chocolate for breakfast”, but my bowl of pumpkin oatmeal asked me for a few dark chocolate chips. Who am I to say no?

  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1 cup water
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 banana, sliced
  • heaping 1/4 cup pumpkin
  • cinnamon – a ton. 1 Tbsp or so?
  • 1 Tbsp TJ’s roasty flaxseed peanut butter
  • dark chocolate chips

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Pumpkin + pb + dark chocolate = TruLuv4EvR

This bowl and a few steamy cups of coffee were the best way to start this busy Monday.

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4 hours later, I was ready for lunch.

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Thank goodness for leftovers! I think I have enough for lunch tomorrow, too.

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I heated up some of the leftover whole wheat pasta/veggie/ground beef pasta bake along with 1.5 cups of broccoli for a big pasta bowl.

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I’ve got some big plans for today and needed a healthy and filling lunch. This fit the bill! Easy, hearty, and a good balance of whole grains, lean protein, and veggies.

 

Do you love fall as much as I do?

Things I’m looking forward to this fall:

A ton more football.

Sweatshirts, jeans, and flip flops.

Running on a crisp morning.

Chunky sweaters and boots.

More pumpkin oatmeal.

Thanksgiving – my all time favorite holiday.

Hot tea on cool nights.

Changing leaves against bright blue skies.

 

Fall puts me in the best mood!

19 comments

  1. I love everything about fall and this one is going to be very special for me! I can’t wait to get back to running, I love running in the fall!

  2. I just jumped on my first bowl of pumpkin oats too! Oh it’s just so good and the only reason I love fall so much.

    Your bowl reminds me of a Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin!

  3. I’ve been denying how close we are to fall, but I’m thinking it might be time for me to start hunting down cans of pumpkin…

  4. Pumpkin and chocolate is such a good combination! I love fall… I’m eating roasted kuri and butternut squash for lunch right now!

  5. I made 2 loaves of pumpkin chip bread last week. With my kids back in school, it a perfect snack for all of us. I love your “Fall List”. We love Fall as well, lots of things to do and see.

  6. I love fall for all of those reasons except more football. I OD on football pretty quick ;) The best part is definitely jeans and oversized sweaters!

  7. As sad as I am to see Summer go, I am excited that it’s Fall! I like the “not too cold-not too hot” weather, Halloween and Thanksgiving, and fall foods! I made my first bowl of pumpkin oatmeal last week and I was super happy.

  8. I think I might have my first bowl of savory oats tomorrow with turkey bacon and cheese, and of course, Frank’s hot sauce!

    Jealous of your pumpkin – can’t find it anywhere!!

  9. I am obsessed with fall and am so happy it is here!

    Your bowl of oatmeal looks wonderful :)

  10. This is a beautiful time of year. Your pumpkin oats look delicious, and I love that steam rising off your cup of coffee!

  11. I have been making pumpkin pancakes :D

    I am also one of the jeans with flip flops. That is one of my favorite things in life.

  12. LOVE Fall!! Pretty much everything about it!! I’m super pumped about making homemade applesauce!! :)

  13. Gosh, I thought today really was the first day of Fall and I about had a panic attack. I’m not ready! The oats sound good though :)

  14. I looovee love love Fall!! This morning was the first morning it actually felt like Fall. Granted, it was 80* by 10:00..but it’s something! Better than high 90s, right? ;)

  15. I love fall as much as you do! I just get so giddy thinking about everything fall.

  16. Pumpkin is defintely a good way to kick of the fall season–can’t wait to see what other recipes you come up with for this fall :-)

  17. I love all the things you named about fall!!! How do you like animal, vegetable, miracle? great foodie book!

  18. hoodies and flip flops worn together is my FAVORITE combo EVER. you said it!

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