There is a big snow and ice storm inching its way across the Midwest right now. My lights were flickering earlier in the evening, prompting us to search out extra flashlights and candles. My husband asked if we should brew some coffee and keep it warm in a thermal carafe for the morning.
Mike was half-kidding about the coffee, but it got me thinking...If the power goes out in the middle of the night, I would LOVE to have a nice hot meal to feed the kids for breakfast. There would be enough stress trying to figure out our Plan B: packing to stay at my parents' house (they have a generator), manually opening the garage door, ensuring our pipes don't freeze, navigating the icy driveway, etc.
Food is always on my mind, so here is my suggestion for an easy, warm meal just in case the power goes out:
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal in the Crock Pot
Ingredients
4 cups milk/water (I like to use 2 cups soymilk and 2 cups water)
2 cups oats
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Mix all ingredients together in the Crock Pot and turn on low. That's it. So easy, right?
Please note...I am not a big fan of oatmeal made in the Crock Pot. However, I absolutely love my recipe for "Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal" (we eat it all the time!) and I love the idea of a nice hot breakfast in the middle of a nasty ice storm.
I hope this note finds you warm, safe, and nourished!
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