The Collegiate Vegan

October is my favorite month, probably because I get to add pumpkin to every single dish. Here’s the first! Serves 4

• 1C steel cut oats
• 2C water
• 2C almond milk
• 1C pumpkin
• 2T agave or maple syrup
• 1T cinnamon
• 1-2t nutmeg
• 1t vanilla

1) Heat oats, water and almond milk in a pot until boiling, then lower to a simmer.
2) After the oatmeal real starts thickening, around 15 minutes later, stir in the pumpkin, agave, spices and vanilla.
3) Simmer another 15 minutes (30 total) stirring occasionally.
4) Top with raisins and enjoy! 

It’s like oatmeal, but even better for you! For two servings:

• 1/2C quinoa, dry
• 1 1/4C nondairy milk
• fresh fruit, to top

Cook your quinoa in your milk, by bringing to a boil then simmering for 15 minutes with a lid on. Then top with fresh fruit, cinnamon or maple syrup to taste!

• 1/2C strong coffee
• 1/2C almond milk
• 1T agave syrup
• ice

1) Fill blender (I use a Magic Bullet) with desired ice.
2) Pour in your coffee, then your almond milk.
3) Add agave syrup and blend away!

Oh, and did I mention that its less than 100 calories? I’ll be living off these this summer.