This is your new favorite breakfast.
Or rather, my new favorite breakfast.
This delicious breakfast recipe is super–filling (and keeps you full for a long time), and it’s extremely easy and quick to prepare.
I don’t usually eat the same thing for breakfast more than two days in a row, because there are way too many delicious Healthy Breakfast Recipes out there (pancakes! oatmeal! waffles!). But this one’s so good that it’s all I’ve been craving the last four days.
Pumpkin Bread in a Bowl
(can be gluten-free)
Inspired by Banana Bread Cereal.
- 1/3 c canned pumpkin (or cooked pumpkin or sweet potato puree)
- 3/4 c milk of choice
- 1 cup flake cereal (I like spelt flakes, but bran, corn, etc will work. Some people have even used oatmeal!)
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- sweetener (such as stevia, sugar, or even maple syrup)
- optional: chocolate chips, pecans
Blend all ingredients together. The cereal will have a thin consistency at first, but if you leave it in the fridge (after blending) for even just 10 minutes, it starts to get really thick! I usually make it before I run, and it’s the consistency of thick pudding by the time I return.
Click to see the Nutrition Information.
If you’re using the optional pecans or chocolate chips, you can either blend them right in or sprinkle them on top after serving.
Above, swirled with Vegan Cool Whip.
I like to blend things: Any things. All things. When you blend a bunch of ingredients, the individual flavors fuse together, for one amazing new taste. By blending this recipe, you get pumpkin, vanilla, spice, and crunch all in one delicious spoonful. I swear, one of these days I’m going to try blending a pb&j sandwich…
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
As usual, this looks amazing! I love when you post recipes for things I already have in the pantry/fridge – I think I’ll be eating this for breakfast tomorrow! 🙂
Qi Ting @ Misadventures of Fat free Baking says
Wow, that last picture just totally blew me off. I want to make a poster out of it and paste it on my bedroom wall… and stare at it alll daayyy looongg…
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
This is a crazy, crazy smart that is 🙂 I never would have thought it would thicken up! …This is BIG— Kind of like using beans to make a yummy dip. Smart!
Robin says
This looks delicious, and it’s a perfect breakfast for the weather we have been having. I am craving the flavours of fall, but with these summer temperatures pumpkin oats just won’t do. Luckily your blog brings me a solution to all my food-y problems.
PBnJ Fam says
O-M-G!!! By the time I got to the ingredient list of today’s post… I was already gathering the necessities!! It is in my fridge right now waiting to thicken… I don’t know how I missed the banana bread in a bowl post… I thought I had scoured every nook and cranny of your page looking at your recipes! :0) Katie, you inspire me EVERY day with something new and exciting!! Thank you for your genius ideas and your willingness to share them with the world. BTW – I love to blend things too! (not quite as creative as you, but I am always down to try new things)
PBnJ Fam says
P.S…. I blended in some vanilla soy protein powder for a little boost… yum. I bet tofu would be good too… I am always wanting to add a little protein where I can 😉
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Haha the banana blender post is reeeeaally old!
Hope you like the pumpkin cereal! 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Oh, and I love your protein-addition idea!
katie says
LOVE this idea! I think its better cold for sure! I put my pumpkin pie protein frosting in the fridge, tastes better that way!!
Gen says
yummy! pumpkin anything is delicious!!!!
Katherine says
I opened up your blog as I was eating breakfast this morning, and we must think alike – I was having pumpkin pecan oatmeal! I’m definitely gonna have to give this a shot when I get pumpkin at the grocery store this weekend. October means that it’s time for pumpkin soups, pumpkin smoothies, and of course, pumpkin breakfasts!
Jenna says
Oh yum! You’re speaking straight to my heart! 🙂 My husband & I have been putting money aside for about a year now so that we can by a vitamix or blendtech. Your recipes alone totally justify the expense! 🙂 This breakfast looks great, Katie! Can’t wait to try it! 🙂
Bianca- Vegan Crunk says
That looks amazing! And it gives me an awesome idea for how to use a half-used can of Rice Whip in my fridge. I bought it for pumpkin pie, but that’s all gone. Who woulda thought I could put it on my breakfast?!
Jennifer JCD says
Mmmm…. perfect recipe!
As for blending that PB&J sandwich, I’ve made a Sunbutter and Jam smoothie before, and Sunbutter and Jam oatmeal… both are exceptional – try it!
Anna @ The Guiltless Life says
Oh YUM! You’re very creative; I wouldn’t have thought of blending cereal together with pumpkin! But it looks like a bowl of overnight oats (in consistency). Delish.
Meg says
I almsot always put my oatmeal in the fridge before eating it – it thickens up SO much 🙂 Good tip
This looks amazing and so perfect for fall, Katie 😀
Melissa says
Yum! I bet it would be amazing with vanilla yogurt instead of milk & some pumpkin pie spice. I am having an affair with pumpkin pie spice right now–shhh, don’t tell cinnamon!
Carrie (Moves 'N Munchies) says
yummy!! i havent yet had pumpkin this season!! GASP
Em says
THANKYOUUU KATIE! I needed this recipe!! XO
Natasha says
You little pumpkin temptress…
On an unrelated note – I’ve had a horrible past 2 days…one of my birds (we have 3 – now 2 and a dog…) escaped when our smoke detector went off – it was my fault…a pan on the stove started smoking – the fire alarm went off – the 2 cockatiels were out of their cage – and in a panick – I opened the door to put the smoking pan outside and the male flew over my head.
There is more to the story – but it is too sad…and I have the heaviest heart.
I wanted to thank you for you and your site – today as my eyes are swollen from crying, and I feel like nothing can make me smile – you do.
Thank you Katie – for a ray of sunshine on a very cloudy day.
– Natasha
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Aww Natasha, I am sending you HUGE hugs. I had a parrot once, and I was inconsolable when she died. I still miss her every day. Birds are amazing creatures, and I am so so sorry. 🙁
Sarah says
Oh Natasha! I am SO sorry about your bird! I hope he comes back- you never know- all manner of pets come back after time, its always in the news. Never give up hope though! Not to mention somehow, some way, pets always know their way back home! Hugs and more hugs
Natasha says
Katie – you are so sweet…
Thank you
Jenn says
I really need to try and find some canned pumpkin! Does anyone in the UK know where you can get it?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
If you can’t find any, you could always buy a real pumpkin and cook it :). Then just puree the flesh… and you can even freeze it for later!
Alison says
Hi Jenn, I’m living in the UK at the moment and the only canned pumpkin I have ever seen was from a package my mom sent me. I saw a while ago that Waitrose had some Libby’s canned pumpkin on their website, however as Katie said you could get yourself a sugar pumpkin and roast it yourself, or since I can’t find many pumpkins where I am here, I use butternut squash that I cut in half and roast and then scoop out the insides. Makes an acceptable stand-in!
But I’d check out Waitrose, however my mom said it’s been hard to find it back home this year again. Hope this helps!
katie @KatieDid says
I usually don’t prefer to blend things just because I love having the individual tastes and textures. For example I’d rather eat a big bowl of yogurt topped with berries, some cereal, peanut butter etc.. than take all those and blend it into a uniformed smoothie. Just my preference…. but this still looks totally delicious and gorgeous pictures of it, as always!
Sarah says
Since when are chocolate chips on this blog optional 🙂 ? I love blending. and cutting. and tearing. and smushing. and mashing. And anything that allows me to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy! No, i was NOT watching Magic School Bus while eating my breakfast and singing the theme song all day cuz that’s um… totally accurate. I would loooooooove me some blended nutella sandwich 🙂
Lisa says
yum! what an interesting, and quite frankly delicious looking, idea!!!
pumpkin bread is amazingggg. and cool whip would make an awesome addition 🙂
Anna @ Food Fitness Frolicking says
What a great idea! I love that you used cereal in it!
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I think you’ll find it tasty and yummy 🙂
Emilia says
This looks absolutely delicious, I mean wouldn’t anything with pumpkin be good? I can’t wait to try this! 🙂
Beth says
YOU are wonderful! I love the things you come up with and your energy.
Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free says
YUM!!! Pumpkin pie in a bowl. But heck, why just eat pumpkin pie for dessert? Pumpkin is healthy, right? Might as well eat pumpkin pie all day long…. 😀
Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free says
P.S. you should definitely try the pb&j blended….tell me if it’s as good as it sounds. I’m too chicken to try first.
Liz @ Southern Charm says
What a perfect, filling fall breakfast! Love it!
Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) says
I LOVE your banana bread in a bowl so much, and I think I’ll love this EVEN MORE!! I am making a trip to get some pumpkin at the weekend so I can make this and your pumpkin bars! Mmm this would be SO GOOD with a crumbled one on top! 😀
Lenna says
I am also a huge fan of blending things! I think I can blend anything. Blended soups taste so much better than the unblended stuff. Blended oatmeal is something totally different than the old boring regular oats. We should start a blending club 😀
Stacy says
love the blending club idea. I’m a new convert to healthy smoothies (vs. the ones they sell at the frou frou shops) and I’m loving these ideas!
Maya says
Looks great! I finally found pumpkin yesterday at Target (and had to walk 2 miles with 35 pounds of groceries, thanks in part to these large cans) and can’t wait to make this!
Moni'sMeals says
Clever! Yes, you may be right…new favorite breakfast! I will let you know. 🙂
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
Oh wow! I wish I could track down some canned pumpkin here in Ireland 🙁
Sarah says
When I was studying abroad in Dublin over the summer I found some canned pumpkin at the Donnybrook Fair grocery stores… do you have those near you? They might have some!
Vivian K says
Do you have butternut squash? It might even be better (butternut has a similar but richer flavor to me).
Kathy says
Sweet potato pie with the right spices added tastes much like pumpkin pie. Maybe try a puree of sweet potatoes.
Annamieka says
I read that in an Irish accent. c:
Try cooked sweet potato. I kinda like it more than the pumpkin.
Jen says
You should use pumpkin pie spice instead of only cinnamon! Yum. It looks so decadent.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I try to call for the easiest ingredients whenever possible, because I want EVERYone to be able to make my recipes ;). I actually do use pumpkin pie spice for this lol!
Kaitlyn@TheTieDyeFIles says
Ooooh this seems like it would be pretty portable for an at-work breakfast!
lindsay says
woman, you’ve made my day! I LOVE bread pudding but since having to go GF its much more difficult to make. THis is a great idea.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Aw I’m so glad! I love bread pudding too… haven’t had it in years! Maybe I should try and make some!
Fernanda says
Oh my world!! This looks amazing!! I love pumpkin and I’ve been making everything with it. The other day I added frozen pumpkin ( I used an ice tray) to the cake batter milkshake…no words to describe…almost like pumpkin ice cream!!
BTW Love love your recipes!!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Oh wow, I love love love your pumpkin cake batter idea! 🙂
Katie @ Raisins&Apples says
I’m going to have to whip out the blender at the house I nanny at…hopefully the boys will sleep through the blending!
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
I can’t wait to try this! I love your banana bread in a bowl, but pumpkin sounds even better!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I love how pretty the blue bowl is! Great contrast to the orange color. 🙂
Natasha says
Sorry Katie and Sarah – I screwed up the replies…
What a wonderful world it is to share in making strangers lives a bit easier.
xo
Natasha
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
This is definetly my new favourite breakie! Looks great 🙂
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
You’re right – this IS my favorite breakfast!!!
Becky @ Skinnyfat Girls says
I love that you’re posting so many pumpkin recipes! There’s no such thing as too much pumpkin…ever! This looks so good, especially in that brilliant blue bowl. Makes for lovely photos! 🙂
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
I’m seriously going to go make this right now!
Kathy says
I just made this for myself and it’s delicious! It truly is just like eating pumpkin pie, only much more nutritious. I cannot wait to try the banana bread in a bowl. Thanks for such a great idea, Katie.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I am so excited you already made it!!
Taylor Lynn Bump says
I love your blog! How do you think of all these ways to combine things? its brilliant AND tasty 🙂
thanks for keeping at it!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Haha I just reeeaally love to blend things! I’m a five-year-old inside :).
Lindsay @ biking before bed says
This post reminds me of those can you blend it ads where they put electronics like iPods in the blender to show how powerful it was. Has anybody seen those? This looks like my new favorite breakfast. Well until the peanut butter and jelly blended sandwich.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
LOL wha?! No I haven’t seen that. Too funny… I hope they use already-broken ipods ;).
Dalai Lina says
This may be a really dumb question, but are spelt flakes just a box of cold cereal? Like corn flakes?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Not dumb at all!!!
Yeah, spelt flakes are like bran flakes or corn flakes (either of which will work instead). 🙂
Maria says
Thanks for asking & answering that question, I searched and searched my grocery store and couldn’t find spelt flakes 🙂
Kathleen @ KatsHealthCorner says
Katie, you are INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pumpkin is one of my favorites — and your recipes are the BEST! This one is NO exception. 😀
Aja says
Seriously? I need to buy some pumpkin! And it’s a good thing I’m the only person in my house that likes pumpkin!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Homemade cool whip and the great macro shots at the end? love em 🙂
Hilliary@HappilyEverHealthy says
I have been eating pumpkin pie oats for the past few days! I absolutely love them!
Katie @Nutrition In A Peanut Shell says
Oooh, I so did not ever think of this! Snack for tomorrow with my leftover can can of pumpkin? I think so 🙂
Jeanna says
Made this tonight for breaky in the morning, I get up really early so I prep the night before. It’s all I can think about, yummy!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I am so so happy you already tried it!! 🙂
Jeanna says
Soooo yummy, I think next time I will do without the stevia. I used crushed weetabix instead of flake cereal ( I just didn’t have any) and it was plenty sweet with the pumpkin walnuts and raisins.
Thank you so much!!!
Ashley says
Its official Pumpkin has taken over the blog world!! I love pumpkin in my oats!! Makes my morning so much brighter 🙂
Tessa @ Amazing Asset says
Incredible as usual Katie! You never cease to amaze me with your recipes! 🙂
Tessa @ Amazing Asset says
Incredible as usual Katie! You never cease to amaze me with your recipes!! 🙂
BroccoliHut says
LOVE this! Considering how much I enjoy your Banana Bread in a Bowl, I am so trying this.
kaila @ healthyhelper says
LOOKS DELICIOUS! I love pumpkin bread!
ChocolatePBCups says
Ohhh looks so yummy! This looks like the perfect Fall breakfast 🙂
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
There are so many pumpkin recipes in blogland at the moment…this looks amazing!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
This sounds delicious! I don’t have any flake cereal on hand- do you think that either Go Lean or Shredded Wheat would work? (Guess I could always try it out and see!)
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Definitely if you try it, let me know if it works! I’m sure it’d work, texture-wise… I just don’t know how it would taste.
Genevieve says
I just made this for breakfast this morning…YUM!!
I used half a frozen banana like the original so it was nice and cold and super thick!
I am loving canned pumpkin more than ever this year, so keep the yummy recipes coming!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
LOL I am afraid of bombarding people with too many pumpkin recipes… but there are still so many I want to share!
Lotty Lynch says
I have no idea why, but it is impossible to get canned pumpkin in the UK. It’s not that easy to get actual pumpkins either, only really available in the 2 weeks leading up to Halloween. This does look delicious though 🙂
Alison says
Hey Lotty, I just saw someone else from the UK looking for canned pumpkin as well. I was pretty bummed when I moved here and come fall couldn’t find any (or even pumpkin), however I saw last year Waitrose had it on their website, so it might be worth checking again. Also, just pick up a butternut squash, cut it in half, scoop out the seeds and roast it and use the insides as you would canned pumpkin. It still tastes great (an acceptable stand in for sure) especially when you spice it just right. Hope that helps!
Lotty says
Oh yes, squash is a great idea. It’s really hard to find pumpkins, and even if I did, I’m usually just cooking for me, and I dont want to eat a whole one!! I’ll check Waitrose too. Thanks 🙂 x
Anonymous says
Purée a whole one and freeze in small batches, then you will have some for the next great pumpkin recipe.
Camille says
I saw this recipe yesterday and knew I HAD to make it in the morning! So this morning I did just that. I used 1/2 cup of old-fashioned oats, because I don’t have spelt flakes and added some pumpkin-spice seasoning. This was fantastic, definetely one of my favorite oatmeal recipes.And I like having a new vegetables/fruits in my diet! I, like you, LOVE oatmeal! I have it every morning with different variations! And you totes inspire so many of my oatmeal variations!!
Your blog is awesome and I tell anyone and everyone I can about it!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Oh wow, I love your idea to use oats!
Camille says
Thanks! It was warm and hearty with eqauls greatness (esp in the morning)
Ben says
I just got my magic bullet and this was one of the first things I made (the cake batter milkshake was first followed by the pumpkin pie mousse) and I have to say, my morning is looking good right now. I am SUCH a HUGE fan of this!!!!!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Aw that made me so happy! Isn’t the MB awesome? I never thought I’d use mine as much as I do… I think my favorite part is that it goes in the dishwasher. 😉 I am lazy!
Ben says
I was iffy at first because of some of the reviews that it received, but after further investigation, it was due to “user error” the majority of the time. The Pumpkin Bread in a Bowl was so good, I actually made another one to have for a snack.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Do you mean error on the banana version? LOL I don’t think anyone’s given the pumpkin version a bad review… yet ;). So glad you liked it!!
Ben says
Oh I was referring to the magic bullet reviews, everything I’ve made so far that you’ve posted has been incredible!
chocolate-covered katie says
Ooooh lol oops :).
I love mine… the only issue I have is that the little side tabs sometimes fall off the cups, and then I have to press down with a knife to make it blend. But hey, what do you expect from a $40 blender that is over a year old and gets used every single day? 😉
Ben says
Not an error on the recipe, consumers misusing the magic bullet giving it bad reviews. I have absolutely loved everything I’ve created from your recipes.
Julia says
Woww this looks soo good! I have been obsessed with pumpkin lately! I made that pumpkin butter you poster a little while ago and haven’t been able to stop eating it. Today I made pumpkin pancakes with it using your recipe for banana pancakes, except instead of the banana I used pumpkin butter! It was soo good! Thanks for all the great recipes, I love your blog!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Those sound SO good! I’ve never had pumpkin pancakes. Maybe this year I will change that!
Teresa says
This one sounds awesome!
B'klynHeart says
I had this just this morning… it was cold breakfast cereal life CHANGING! Thank you for sharing! By the way, love your blog and have made several yummy things, look forward to making more!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Aww thank you so much!!
Liz says
And another use for canned pumpkin pie filling! Now I have no qualms whatsoever about buying some. I can’t wait to try this, as I’m always looking for new, delicious, filling breakfast ideas. Thank you, Katie!!
Tina Lanae says
Do you have a facebook? I’m sure it’s hidden somewhere on your blog, but you have sooooo many comments!!!! Thanks.
Tina Lanae says
Nevermind…..silly me. I found it. Fantastic job!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Aww thank you so much, Tina!! 🙂
Kelli says
I’ve been CRAVING pumpkin! I just got a blender, so this recipe is going on my list to make this week! I also love swirling pumpkin into my oatmeal. Have you ever tried Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Butter? I was wondering how easy it would be to make it and if it’s considered vegan? Love your blog!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
There’s no Trader Joes in Dallas :(. I have no clue why this is, and it needs to change!
But I would think that their pumpkin butter is vegan. All pumpkin butter I’ve ever seen is vegan :).
Klara Gaglia says
I quite honestly need to change my eating habits. I seriously worry my doctor will soon tell me I’m killing my little girl’s mother every time I eat. I used to eat so healthy till I got together with my now ex. Especially when I became pregnant. I’m terrible with my 5yo’s diet too. So lazy and she’s fussy as can be. Meat and carbs, meat and carbs… . I only just discovered your blog tonight as in 11p.m. I think your recipes may just jump start my journey to a longer and healthier life for my girl and her mum. Thank you most sincerely. xoxo <3
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Aww you are so welcome. I’m so glad you found me! 🙂 🙂
Nicole @ Giraffelegs says
I HAVE to make this!
Courtney222 says
This is AMAZING!!! I made it with oatmeal instead of the spelt flakes. So good hot and it got thicker the longer it sat!
Jenny says
This looks so good…but I’m wondering what I can use in place of the ceral. I cannot eat any type of grains including oatmeal. I’m curious if any other grain free people have found a good alternative? I really want to try this!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Maybe something like coconut flour? Or even peanut butter? Sorry, I don’t know much about a grain-free diet :-?.
Jenny says
Peanut butter…great idea! Thanks!
Desiree says
So yummy! I made it with Greek yogurt instead of milk (you could use So Delicious for a vegan alt) and granola cereal (with almonds and raisins) and chia seeds. At this rate I might turn into a pumpkin! I just stirred together (out of complete laziness) and it was a nice combo of creamy/crunchy and sugar and spice! Thanks Katie!!!
Maria says
This is fantastic! I’ve been having it almost every morning and love it! I used a high fiber cereal and it was really thick, almost like bread. I also heat mine up from time to time, tastes like warm pumpkin bread right out of the oven.
JennyBakes says
I made the oatmeal version of this yesterday, which was super filling and delicious.
I’m hesitant about this recipe as written because I hate mushy cereal more than almost anything. And it sounds like you are intentionally embracing the mush….
Michele says
Love your blog! You’ve made me a believer. 😉 My husband is all…wha? Because I never, ever, ever cook – but I’ve been so intrigued [and trying to eat filling delicious low chem food] that I made your ‘ice cream’ and never looked back. [I invented Mounds Bar ice cream using our ice cream maker on your recipe, but swapping unsweetened Chocolate Almond Milk with coconut extract. Came out amazingly good.] Your recipes are so easy. I have no talent, so that’s appreciated 😉
Here’s my question. This recipe tasted great, but it never thickened very much. I might have used a cup of almond milk instead of 3/4 by mistake – would that be the problem? Also – how long do you blend? It was nearly smooth and less crunchy when I stopped – more like pudding?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Hmmm… yeah, it’s probably because of the amount of milk you used. Mine gets SO thick. I only blend it for around 20 seconds in the Magic Bullet.
Your ice cream sounds incredible!!!
Trina says
Could you serve this warm? Unless I’m eating fruit or cold cereal, I prefer a warm breakfast, especially in the fall/winter months!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Yes, definitely!
Klara says
Didn’t get to the fridge! I put coconut in it then sprinkled Milo on top (malted chocolate drink mix available in Australia by Nestlé). Yum!!!
Cassie says
This looks fabulous! I’m so glad my friend, Libbie, routed me here. 🙂
Thanks!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I hope you like it!! 🙂
Kristen says
I used 1/2 cup of Grapenuts in place of the 1 cup of flake cereal and no sweetener and it was delicious… Mmmmm.. Thank you!
Emily says
Do you think it would still work if it was just mixed together, without the blender? I’m a college student living in a dorm, and I can’t exactly justify buying a blender haha, but this looks delicious 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Sorry, I don’t know. Obviously you wouldn’t get the same texture, but I don’t see why the taste wouldn’t still be good.
Angela says
Just whipped this up using Count Chocula (sans marshmallows, of course) as the cereal, in attempt to really get into the Halloween spirit… didn’t make much of a difference, but delicious nonetheless!
Sophie says
So excited to try this! Should I cook the flake cereal or just put it in raw?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Put it in raw 🙂
(I use spelt flakes… the kind that come in a cereal box, not the kind that look like raw oats)
Carin@MRD says
If you make the pb&j blend, PLEASE make a huge announcement post or something. I eat pb&j’s after runs and a blended version sounds like awesomeness.
Susan W. says
Hi, Katie. I’m new to your site and I’m loving all the recipes you’ve come up with! My husband’s a second shifter and I’m up early so I can’t run the Bullet without waking him up. SOOO I was wondering if the could be mixed up at night and left in the frig til morning. What do you think?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Hmmm… I bet it would! It would get really thick. I should try this, too!
Susan W. says
I did try this and it works just fine. It’s kinda addictive, I’ve already made it twice!!! LOL!!! It didn’t seem any thicker left over night than it was after an hour. Time to try your baked oatmeal recipes!
Crystal says
Have you tried storing this? Just wondering if I can make a large portion and eat over the next few days or if it turns funky f it sits to long…
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I haven’t… I’d like to try storing it overnight. If you try it before me, let me know if it works!
Jessi says
Oh. Em. Gee. I made a variation of this for breakfast this morning using All Bran cereal instead of flakes and it was SO GOOD!! I can’t wait to make the banana version tomorrow morning! And to think, when my mother-in-law got me a Magic Bullet for Christmas two years ago I thought I’d never use it…
The Better Baker says
Katie – you never cease to amaze me! I’ve been cooking ‘healthier’ for a long time, but you take it to a whole new level. I am a pumpkin AND oatmeal freak – I will most definitely try this one. MMM! Your photos are always sooo enticing! Keep up the good work Girl!
Michele says
Just popping in to say that I now have the perfect proportions on this delicious recipe and I eat it EVERY morning. For real 😉 First, I use only a little over 1/2 cup of almond milk and 3/4 cup of flakes [the best are spelt. The thicker the flake, the better]. I also add extra cinnamon and and 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. One tablespoon of sugar. I don’t have a magic bullet so I puree blend for a full minute or two. It’s extremely thick – like pudding. I let it sit, and then I add a little dab of light whipped cream.
AMAZING. Thanks Katie!
Adrienne Orpheus says
This was amazing! I used fresh pureed pumpkin and oats instead of flake cereal. Oh and I used stevia liquid drops instead of sugar. I wasn’t expecting it to be that good since the pumpkin I bought wasn’t that great, it was just like a halloween carving pumpkin or whatever, so not super flavourful… but in this recipe it was really delicious! I’m going to have more for breakfast tomorrow
TB says
I am a pumpkin fanatic and this, my friends, is one of the best and healthiest pumpkin creations ever. I shall be consuming for breakfast until the day I run out of pumpkin.
Dawn says
Can i substitute almond flour or coconut flour for the whole wheat flour say in your brownie recipes thanks i love your blob the best one out their
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Sorry, I’ve never tried it so I can’t tell you. But thank you so much!!
Olivia says
Holy smokes!! Just made some… delicious!
Karina says
heaven. in. a. glass. 😀 i used cascadian farms cinnamon crunch cereal instead of the flakes. my taste buds are smiling right now hahaha
Stacy says
if you sub chia seeds for the cereal, it will thicken it and add more fiber!!!
yummy idea though…
hum, do I have pumpkin? it would be on sale right about now… off to the store.
The Revolving Diet says
Katie….
HOLY CRAP!!!! I am TOTALLY HOOKED on this Pumpkin Bread in a Bowl!
I have put your recipe on my own blog and have eaten this for breakfast SEVERAL times since I found it/you!
I love pumpkin and never thought of it for breakfast! I have since loaded up on cans of pumpkin (now is the season) so that I do not run out!!!
THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU~ THANK YOU!!!
Julia says
new favorite breakfast! now let’s see if the oatmeal raisin pudding can compete…
Emily says
This looks amazing – how long do you think it could keep in the fridge?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I’m not sure. I’ve only made it up the day I’m going to eat it.
Lauren Ochoa says
Im totally making this tomorrow morning! I have been drooling over your recipes/pictures on pinterest for ages now and I’m ready to take the plunge. When I am done trying this one, that baked oatmeal thingy looks good. And the one minute chocolate cake? Fuggettaboutit! I’m all over it!
Kara says
So, I made a double batch of this recipe this morning for hubby and myself — now, let me say now that the hub is incredibly suspicious of anything I hand him saying, “It’s good for you.” He also has a crazy, nostalgic love of those horrible, sad little envelopes of flavored instant “oatmeal” that make tiny servings that don’t keep you full and don’t taste a darned thing like the flavors they claim to be (and he’s diabetic, so even *finding* flavored oatmeal that isn’t filled to the brim with crap and chemicals is a job). Now, nine times out of ten, when it comes to trying new recipes, I like to test it myself first before making it for mass consumption, but this morning I went out on a limb and mixed up a batch of this for the two of us (using *real* oatmeal). After it had a chance to thicken, I spooned it out and zapped it in the microwave (which seemed to thicken it further), and handed it over.
He *loved* it. (I did too!) I am *definitely* making this again. It was thick and filling and flavorful without being tooth-achingly sweet. I used maple syrup this first time around, but I bet amber agave nectar would work a treat too!
I’m wondering if this could be made the night before, or if it might thicken *too* much if you tried that.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Yes, it can be made the night before! If it gets too thick, you could probably add more liquid… but I like mine thick :).
Kara says
Excellent! This morning I added some mini cinnamon chips — a FANTASTIC addition, if I do say so myself! I love this breakfast so much. I’m not a vegetarian, but I do like finding healthy, tasty, filling meals, and this totally fits the bill. And, hey, in the process I discovered I kind of LOVE almond milk! So double yay!
shan says
Katie- I LOVEE your blog.. but, everything I try to bake never cooks in the time you recommend. Am I doing something wrong? I always end up baking for almost double the time, and am so fearful of burning it!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Sometimes oven temps vary, depending on your brand and also depending A LOT on where you live and the weather there. Maybe that’s why?
Maren says
AMAZING!!!! This was my dessert today and will be my breakfast tomorrow!
I did it a little different.
1/2 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup fiber one (twigs)
3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond breeze
1 pack stevia
a good sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice
Kayla says
I’m always skeptical of recipes saying they taste exactly like pumpkin bread or pie, but I like them anyway.
But THIS.
It was pumpkin pie filling in a bowl!
Soo amazing!
johannah says
This is delicious! I used special k cereal cuz thats all i had in myhouse and it was still good!
Amanda says
This is so good! My 3 year old usually refuses to eat breakfast and he ate this and asked for more!
Amy says
Are you suppose to warm this up in the microwave or oven? I tried it cold but didn’t seem right and was thinking you mentioned a warm breakfast but it doesn’t say to heat so wanted to check.
Thanks for all the great ideas
Robyn says
My question exactly! It’s 31º here right now (at 11:20am) and while this dessert, er, I mean BREAKFAST, sounds awesome, I want something warm!! I have all the ingredients, so I will be trying this tomorrow, but definitely want it warm. 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Yes, you can definitely warm it up in the microwave :).
Renata says
I love this! I have had great yummy success using puffed millet and adding blueberries!
Kayla says
I ate this this morning, and it was delicious!! I’m going to try it tomorrow again, maybe with some raisins. I used pecans today, and added a little ground flax seed. I also changed the milk to 1/2 cup, and the pumpkin to 1/2 cup. (I love pumpkin!) It was seriously too yummy!! Thank you!
Vanderbilt Wife says
Hm, I wish I had read the reviews BEFORE I made this! I used oat bran and wondered why mine was so thick it wouldn’t blend! 😀
It’s still good, just grainy. Will try will flake cereal next time.
Matilda says
Hi Katie, this looks beautiful! I was just wondering whether or not you have tried your oatmeal melted banana trick for this instead of sweetener? I absolutely looooove banana so it always has to find its way into my breakfast somehow XD
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Sure! 🙂
https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2007/10/15/abc-another-breakfast-creation/
Ana says
Aloha and mahalo for the great recipes. Can you make this the night before?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I’ve heard others in the comments say that you can 🙂
Lisa says
I have discovered something amazing! This may sound like a really strange combination…but this morning I made pumpkin bread in a bowl and had a little left over for tonight. I layered it with some dark chocolate brownie batter dip and a little bit of your peanut butter frosting, microwaved it for 30 seconds, and heaven was made!! It was delicious! If you’re feeling bold, you should definitely try it!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Oh wow, that DOES sound good!
rick says
When I click on the nutritional information link on the pumpkin bread in a bowl recipe it takes me to a banana bowl recipe……how do I determine the Nutritional Info of the Pumpkind Bread recipe? it looks SO good!
rick says
never mind….i see where you went with that….:)
Anonymous says
Ok, I didn’t read all the comments but, am I dense….what is non-dairy milk?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Sorry, it should say “milk of choice.” You can use any milk you choose. I use almond milk, but any is fine. Sorry for the confusion!
Brooke says
I just made this (for dinner). It was delicious! I even tried it on my 5 & 3 year olds and they asked for their own bowl. Thanks for a great and healthy recipe!!
runger says
Just want to check — you don’t cook this in any way?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Nope, except if you want it heated up because you want to eat it warm. I usually eat it cold :).
Angela says
Thank you Katie!! I just know I will love your Pumpkin Bread in a Bowl Recipe..can’t wait to make it tomorrow!!
Aolstillexists! says
I tried this for breakfast this morning and it was fantastic! Better yet, it filled me up and kept me full all morning, through my workout until lunch. Thanks so much!
JYo says
This was really good! Thanks for posting this.
Helen says
I tried this and measured everything but it never thickened. I opted for wheat chex. Do you think that would make that big of a textural difference?
The tase is yum!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Did you wait at least twenty minutes before eating it?
Aimee says
This was delicious! I made mine with oatmeal so had to make a few changes. After leaving it in the refrigerator for an hour it was still not quite right. I added some water and threw it in the microwave for about 2 minutes! viola! I should have known the oatmeal needed to be cooked. So my bowl was hot but still delicious. I added some vanilla almond milk on top with some walnuts and drizzled with agave. yummmm. Thanks for the recipe!! Your food always looks amazing!
Daryl says
Rice grits!! I had just resided to the fact that there was absolutely no possible way to make those icky guys taste delicious… and then it hit me! I substituted the cereal flakes for cooked rice grits and viola- you just mix all the ingredients together and it makes a yummy hot dish that doesn’t even need to be put through the blender!
Desiree Hoyland says
I just made this for breakfast and it was fantastic!! I have tried several of your recipes and they have all been amazing! I share your blog with all who will listen!! I am so thankful to Pinterest for bringing you to me! Have a great day!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Aww thank you!!
Carissa says
Just made this. Thank you again, Katie, for another awesome recipe! Very filling, awesome. I used old fashioned oats, almond milk, and put in pumpkin pie spice. It all went in the food processor. Great right out of the processor and warmed in the micro too.
Crystin says
This is my favorite of all your recipes! I make this for my breakfast all the time. If I’m really hungry, I’ll use oatmeal using your voluminous oatmeal trick, skip the milk and double the other ingredients, and still very yummy!!!:) This is my all-time favorite breakfast!
Krissy says
Katie, you were SO right. This is now my favorite breakfast, I’ve had it everyday this week. I didn’t have any flake cereal, so I used the Fiber One “twig” cereal instead (34g of fiber!), maple syrup for the sweetener, and unsweetened vanilla almond milk. IT’S AWESOME! And so are YOU 🙂
Emily says
Would Kix cereal work?
Alanna says
I kind of doubt it… Kix are pretty soft and would probably just get mushy. Any flake cereal should work, though (I just used Oatmeal Crisp with raisins)!
Emily says
Thanks !!
Sabrina says
Katie,
I have to tell you…I absolutely adore this dish. I have made it twice now for my husband, my 17 month old, and myself. So I make a huge batch….with just enough left over for a snack or such later. I make it the night before along with leaving the coconut milk in the fridge and then in the morning I top the “Pumpkin Bread in a Bowl” (3/4 teaspoonful vanilla extract) with your whip cream recipe (2 tablespoonfuls sugar), chopped almonds, semisweet morsels, and lots of cinnamon. It is just divine. Definitely a wonderful breakfast, snack, AND dessert. 🙂 And something I don’t feel bad about either. Of course it helps that I am very fond of pumpkin. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful recipes!
Kelly says
Hi Katie! I’ve been waiting to try this for weeks… but when I did, it was a total disaster. I used quinoa flakes, and it seems like these may be the only “flake” out there that doesn’t work? Thanks, K
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
You need to use cereal flakes (like bran flakes or something that looks like bran flakes). So, not anything that looks like oats.
Kelly says
Mission accomplished, with raging success. Perfect recipe, also, for a very picky 1 year old who doesn’t like to eat her vegetables! 🙂
Alanna says
My stomach thinks it’s fall even though it’s 90 degrees and humid outside, lol. I’m so glad I finally tried this! I don’t know which is my favorite between this and the banana version, but both are awesome. Now if only I could get my blender to wash itself… 😉
Shawnee says
OMG. I just made this and it was so delicious! I put chocolate chips in it and once it thickened, I microwaved it for a minute. It tasted like pumpkin pie oatmeal! Best recipe I’ve tried (:
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
I’ve been eating your banana bread in a bowl ALL the time this summer, but tried the pumpkin version for the first time this morning. Love it!
Kathryn says
I just made this with oatmeal and it is delicious! I’ve been itching for a great pumpkin fix! Thanks 🙂 I plan on making this even more in the fall!
Susannah says
Ive done chocolate strawberry, blueberry cobbler and next is coconut cream pie!! Love love love this breakfast (or dinner) 🙂
Katie says
Do you think I could make this and leave overnight in the fridge?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Sorry, I haven’t tried. I don’t see why not, but it will probably get really thick!
RACHEL says
Just checking- you blend this in a blender or just hand mix it so that it remains crunchy?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
blender 🙂
I use a magic bullet.
RACHEL says
Thanks:) I’m new to your site and I love it. Can’t wait to try to these recipes out!
Emily says
I just made this last night to have for breakfast and it is so good! I tripled the batch so I can have some made for a couple days and it seems fine to have it in the fridge for that long. For the cereal I did a cup of maple brown sugar weight control oatmeal for extra fiber and protein plus more seasoning. I then added 2 cups of cinnamon life cereal for even more flavoring. I still added the cinnamon and vanilla. (I love cinnamon) You can really taste the oatmeal so I heated it up because that felt right and added a scoop of Greek plain yogurt because I thought it needed a little creaminess but didn’t want whipped cream in the morning. Thanks for the recipe, it is just perfect for the fall and I love that it can be breakfast or dessert!
Sarah says
On my to-make list for my run tomorrow!
BTW I had my jaw wired shut about 7 years ago and had to put everything in a blender with lots of liquid. The PB&J in a blender was a massive fail, but if anyone could do it, I know you could! I know Jamba Juice has a PB&J smoothie but I know yours would be far superior! : )
Michelle Beemer says
Hi Katie!
I was wondering what kind of canned pumpkin should be used- the pie filling kind or the just pumpkin kind (I was told the just pumpkin kind is bland and a friend had questioned me on what one to get). Thanks!!
Jasmine says
I used plain canned pumpkin and is tasted just fine! The seasoning in the recipe makes it not bland.
Jasmine says
I made this for breakfast this morning. Absolutely wonderful! I used pumpkin pie spice in it, blended it with some pecans, then topped it with cinnamon and more pecans. Simple and filling. 🙂
Delia says
I’m eating this now,
My taste buds have all just died
And gone to heaven.
(^My little Haiku, to you! 😀 )
Sharon says
This recipe blew me away! I’m an absolute pumpkin fanatic; when I made it this morning I was completely convinced I was really eating pumpkin bread with a spoon 🙂 I will definitely be trying the other options as well.
Gen says
To people who used oats instead of flake cereal, did you use them dry or cookthem up first? I was wondering if cooking would make thefinal result too soggy…?
Thanks
XO Gen
Amy says
I am wondering the same thing!! I guess it doesn’t hurt to try both ways. I was thinking that if I don’t cook them that it would be better using quick oats instead.
KJ says
Blended PB&J using your vitamix…1 cup almond milk, 1 packet stevia, 2 TBSP natural peanut butter (I like Adam’s), and 1 cup frozen mixed berries (I buy from Costco w/ blue, rasp & blackberries). Blend in vitamix and voila…PB&J smoothie in a cup. Delish!
Vanessa K says
Hi Katie, is it possible for you to list the carbohydrate amounts in your recipes? That way I can track my weight watchers points…thanks!
Vanessa
Alanna says
Hi Vanessa! Katie has started including WW points in the nutritional info for her more recent recipes… it’s the older posts that don’t have it. But calorieking.com and myfitnesspal.com are both really handy for looking these things up whenever you can’t find the info here. Hope that helps!
Abby says
oh baby was this delicious! I’ve been overdosing on plain canned pumpkin for weeks, and this is by far my favorite way to use it! i was tempted to indulge in seconds…or even thirds…that wouldn’t have been bad right? If I used a really big bowl, it would have looked like only one serving! 😉
Danae Johnson says
Made this for breakfast this morning and it was BOMB! I love pumpkin and, case in point, every year when I try to make pumpkin pie I end up eating most of the filling before it goes into the pie! This tastes EXACTLY like pumpkin pie filling so it’ll save me from sabotaging the pumpkin pie 🙂 Thank you!
Roxanne says
Just made this for the third time! Easy, basic ingredients and so yummy! Is it bad that I polish it off in jut a few minutes, lol! I make mine with gluten free oats (trader joes) and I’ve used honey or maple syrup. Thanks for giving me anther breakfast option!
Katie Heck says
I made a bowl of this and it’s soooo good! But instead of the pumpkin, I used half of a Honeycrisp apple! It was ridiculously delicious 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration
Alathea says
has anyone tried making this and freezing it for later? Just wondering if it would work.
Marilee says
It’s COLD here in NY, which means hot cereal time, so I used your fall fave as inspiration.
Cooked oatmeal with a handful of raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg. When it was done I stirred in about 1/3 of a can of pumpkin puree until it was blended and hot. In the dish I added a dollop of ricotta (could have used yogurt or poured on some milk), walnuts and another dusting of spices. YUM YUM! Great way to sneak extra veggies into my day. I didn’t use sweetner aside from the raisins, but pretty much anything would be good. I’ll have to try this with apples, too.
Thanks for making me obsess about pumpkin!
Paige says
Best. Thing. Ever. I’ve never been more happy after eating breakfast 🙂 thanks Katie!!!
Brienne says
hi Katie, I know this is an old post but new to me! Do you think it would be way too thick to make it the night before and leave in the fridge? I hate the sound of my blender at 6am 😉
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I haven’t ever tried it so I really don’t know.
Analie says
I loved the texture! I used quinoa flakes and it came out well. I would probably use more pumpkin next time because the quinoa has such a strong flavor. Really yummy though!
T'Nisha :) says
This makes me think of gooey, warm bread pudding!! can i put this is the oven!? lol
Molly says
Hello Katie
Could you use Ezekiel cereal for this recipe, and leave it overnight so I wount wake anybody up with the sound of my blender? Thank you for your creative recipes.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I don’t see why not!
SF says
This is AMAZING!! I tried it with sweet potato. Can’t wait to try pumpkin. I LOVE your site now and your food!!! I am 56 years old and pre-diabetic with high cholesterol-(currently under control since I became a veggie). I am so happy to find this site-my new and maybe one -and-only site for vegetarian foods-especially desserts!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Do you accept thank you gifts???
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Aw I’m so glad you liked it!
SF says
THANK YOU!
SF says
I actually did the banana bread in a bowl and liked it so much I went back to the kitchen and made this pumpkin one with sweet potato. Can’t stop thanking you!
sam says
yum!! do you think this would work with puffed brown rice cereal?
julia yoder says
The nutritional information states nothing for carbs ?
Meredith Peirick says
So I know you made this a while ago, but I just made it yesterday! Man I LOOOOOVVVEEED! it. I thought it was creamy and satisfying. I have posted this recipe on several of my friend’s FB walls to share your recipe! Thanks for all you do!
Pam says
I’ve been making this at night for breakfast the next day. Instead of chocolate chips I add blueberries & in the morning I pop it in the microwave till it’s nice & warm. :-`)
Aliese says
Finally! The answer to the gourd-void in my life after Thanksgiving. Tried this tonight when I had a violent craving for pumpkin. Went nuts with the spices–added probably a half tsp. cinnamon, a little ground cloves, ginger, and loads of nutmeg. Amazing. It’s almost like eating pumpkin pie batter. Hello, new favorite breakfast…
Erdal says
What do you mean by flake cereal? Like the spelt berries or what?…thanks for your awesome, mouth watering blog! I’m your newest fan 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Like corn flakes (so more cereal than oat-type flakes).
Sydney Dean says
Do you warm this up to eat for breakfast??
Chocolate Covered Katie says
You can, or eat it cold.
yohanna says
Would this work with whole wheat biscuits (weetabix) ?
Mandi says
sounds good. I’m not sure of a blended pb&j but i LOVE grilled pb&j sandwiches! they are delicious!
Helen Gray says
HOW DO I PRINT OUT THE RECIPE WITHOUT WASTING COLOR CARTRIDGE ON ALL THE OTHER STUFF ON THE PAGE?
Unofficial CCK Helper says
I’ve printed several of Katie’s recipes. First, high-light just the recipe itself, then right-click and select “Copy.” Then open a new Word document, right-click for options, then hit “Paste.” You can then save the document and give it a new title, and then save it in a CCK Recipe folder, or print it, etc.
Ren says
Hi Katie!
I made this today and it.was.awesome. I used honey nut Chex for the cereal (gluten-free!) and added in some vanilla protein powder as others have. I topped it with chilled chunks of kabocha that had been roasted with cinnamon and vanilla. SO GOOD! Thanks for this recipe!
Cynthia says
I made this for breakfast this morning. My 1 year old daughter and I both loved it! I added raisins and walnuts to the mix and put a little dollop of plain yogurt on top of her. Just enough for the two of us to share! Thanks !
Dondi Harney says
This is my favorite breakfast recipe! I use oatmeal and then pop it in microwave right before eating. It’s sorta like a pumpkin bread pudding. So good and really helps me thru busy days. Other days I don’t blend but stir the ingredients and it’s a wonderful pumpkin oatmeal. Thanks Katie!!
Sherry says
Just a quick question for you: when you say that some people use oatmeal for this recipe, do you mean already-cooked oatmeal, or do you mean uncooked quick oats of some sort?
Thanks for your time! I just came across this blog and I can already see lots of recipes I’d love to try. What a terrific site. 🙂
Chocolate Covered Katie says
I’ve actually not tried it, myself. So I’m really not sure! I *think* they’ve done cooked oatmeal, but I could be wrong.
Jocelyn says
I use uncooked old fashioned gluten free oats…just take it straight from the canister and throw it in the Vitamix…no cooking needed. And I think it turns out awesome! I always eat it cold, but I’m sure it would be good heated up in the microwave after blending it.
Meg says
the consistency was a bit runny so I had to add more flakes. I used Special K chocolatey flakes with chocolate pieces. For the sweetener, I used organic Agave. Even though my husband said “It looks like baby food”..I got him to eat and enjoy it :]
GraceofAdoptoin says
I have to admit I wasn’t quite sure, but I made it and it was soooo yummy!
Michelle Kermani says
Katie,
what do you think of adding coconut milk instead of the canned pumpkin to make things a little lighter? BTW love your recipes 🙂
Unofficial CCK Helper says
You never know until you try 😉
Nicole says
Do you think Quinoa flakes would work? I’ve never used them before. Do you think I should cook them first?
Penny says
I had gastric sleeve surgery in April, so I have to be very careful with what I eat now. I am soooo excited to try this! In fact, if it goes well the first time, I plan to serve this to my family as dessert on Thanksgiving.
Stuart says
Great recipe , tastes great and filling . I used oats in mine.
Great site don’t know what to try next.
Jenna says
Wow, I just made this and it is totally delicious! I had already made quinoa flakes (do you know about those?) so I subbed those for the cereal, but it came out liquidy so I kept adding more pumpkin and more quinoa flakes.. Until I ran out of pumpkin! So then I ended up adding more of everything else. This should stay good for a bit and thicken while it sits anyway 🙂
Jocelyn says
I have eaten this every day for the past two weeks…my absolute favorite breakfast now. 🙂 I use all oatmeal instead of flake cereal and it definitely keeps me full the entire morning … which I need since I don’t have time to snack at my job. 🙂 Thanks for yet another winner, Katie!
Aubri says
I have made this at least 10 times and it never ceases to amaze me! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for sharing this and enriching my taste bud’s lives:-)
Aubri says
Also… I usually throw spinach into it. It looks atrocious, but it still tastes the same and then I get a serving of veggies in!
Philia says
This looks great, I wonder if this would work with apple purée instead of pumpkin? I don’t have any pumpkins/pumpkin purée, but have plenty of apples and lots of home-made apple sauce. Do you think it would work with that instead, and still taste okay? Also, are the nutritional values including the sweeteners? Keep on baking and blogging, great recipes xXx
Megan says
The pumpkin, yogurt, cereal mix has become a go to breakfast for me. Delish!! I amde the crustless pumpkin pie, also really yummy and had some for breakfast with greek yogurt, roasted pumpkin seeds and craisins….WOW!!
Natalie says
Oh my goodness this is amazing! Not so much pumpkin bread as it is a guilt-free pumpkin pie in a bowl! I can’t believe how something so simple could taste soooo good and be so healthy! Thank you Thank you!
ally says
This is amazing!!!!!! I had this for breakfast this morning! Pumpkin is one of my favorite foods. I think Ill have this for breakfast everyday ( if I can)
Vickie says
Any idea of the number of carbs in these recipes??
Unofficial CCK Helper says
In all recipes as of a few years ago, and all future recipes, Katie lists a link in the posts with full nutrition information for the recipes.
Vickie says
The info shows other nutritional info but not the carb count unless I am just missing it??
shirley says
Is this just a great pudding or is it baked?
Crystal says
I’ve made this the night before for the next day, or in the morning for lunch and it tastes amazing both ways. I have used all rolled oats or flake cereal, or both! I also started adding molasses instead of sweetener and that’s pretty tasty to. Great recipe!
Lucy says
You really hit me hard w/ that pumpkin bread in a bowl. I’m not into sweets but I’m in love w/ all those foods like pumpkin, butternut squash, spaghetti squash & so on. That’s going to be part of my next breakfast & my goal of loosing my extra lbs. Thanks
Judy says
I’m thinking of trying this recipe using chia seeds instead of cereal. I love chia pudding!
Teresa says
This was absolutely delicious! I made it this morning, with about a teaspoon and a half of sugar blended in for sweetener. The only thing I’ll do differently next time is increase the quantities by 50%… I’m hungry in the mornings haha!
Cherish says
I made this and it’s not thick at all..pretty runny…I used 1/3 cup canned pumpkin…did I use enough?
Sarah says
Let it sit in the fridge for 5-10 minutes..it thickens very quickly. 🙂
Sarah says
YUM! I just tried this Pumpkin Bread in a Bowl and it is sooooooo delicious! Thanks for the great recipe, Katie! 🙂 ~ Sarah
Sarah says
PS – Try sweetening it with Agave nectar…it tastes amazing and it’s better for you than synthetic sweeteners! <3
Jordyn Senger says
This recipe is so good! Definitely one of my favorite breakfasts now 🙂 I made it for a bunch of my friends as a dessert actually, and they all loved it too! Thanks for this great idea!
Crishia says
Does special k cereal count as flake cereal?
Chocolate Covered Katie says
Yup!
Ann Wilson says
Oh, I totally think a PB&J in a bowl would be amazing!!! You could make the base as the cereal, milk, PB, vanilla and maybe a little yogurt. After blended and in your bowl, swirl in some jam (I’d use strawberry). That would be so good. I may have to try it…
Alondra says
I just had this and it was AMAZING. Like someone suggested, I used half of a cup of uncooked oats. I blended that in my Ninja blender for a few seconds, added the other ingredients, and then blended again. After leaving it in the fridge for 10 minutes (I couldn’t wait any longer!), I heated it up in the microwave just until it got a little warm. Then I topped it with some chopped pecans. Perfection. I definitely feel full and satisfied.
Alondra says
oops. I just meant to comment, not reply. I’m new to this lol
Lauren says
Would this last for the next morning? Only because I get up at 530 for early shifts and I think if I continue using my blender at this hour my housemates will actually kill me.
Alicia says
I used Raisin Bran for mine and it was delicious!
Nicole says
These were absolutely deelish! We swamped out the pumpkin for squash (cuz I had an OVER ABUNDANCE) this year and they turned out wonderfully. Even added some roasted squash seeds! Thanks for this recipe!
Cookie Carter says
My husband agreed to forgo his usual bacon and eggs for Chocolate Pumpkin Bread, but I couldn’t find one on your site. Can I alter one of the others ??? He loved your Baked Beans last nite !!!
Julie Dove says
Oh that sounds really good. The two ideas I have are to
1) Try cooking this cake (use the pumpkin version) in a loaf pan https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/06/18/cauliflower-chocolate-cake/
2) Maybe use 1/2 cup pumpkin for half cup of the banana, and add a little extra sugar or stevia https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2015/04/06/dark-chocolate-banana-bread/
Let us know if you experiment!
Diana says
This was delicious! I just made a double batch (though I didn’t quite double the salt). I used skim milk since I am not vegan. It was thick and very filling after spending around 10 minutes in the fridge, and it tasted great topped with Fat Free ReddiWip.
Molly says
Wow this was like magic. It really tastes like pumpkin bread batter. The recipe is amazing as written but after refrigerating I added Tera’s Chocolate Pumpkin protein powder and a tbsp of vanilla date spread to sweeten it up. Super tasty. Next time I think I’ll try some coconut whip on top.