A dark bowl filled with pumpkin farina and a garnish on a wooden surface.

Pumpkin Farina

Adapted from: Healthy, Happy Life

Ingredients 

  • cups Water
  • ½ cup Milk Any kind
  • cup Farina Or cream of wheat
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Tablespoon Flaxseed Optional; ground
  • 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • cup Pumpkin Canned

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Medium Saucepan

Instructions

  • Bring water and milk (2 cups total) to a boil. Add salt and farina. Constantly stir gently. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Continue stirring until the cereal thickens. At this point, you can stir in the cinnamon, flaxseed (if using), vanilla, and maple syrup. If you desire a thinner cereal, add in additional milk.
  • When the cereal has cooked into a thick consistency (like thick applesauce) turn the heat to low.
  • Stir in the pumpkin over low heat.
  • Turn off the heat and spoon cereal into bowls. Add a dash of cinnamon and a splash of milk on top, if you like.

Notes

  • Add additional toppings if you like (dried or fresh fruit or a sprinkle of coconut chips).

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Farina
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
258
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
654
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
315
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
48
g
16
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
22
g
24
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
1748
IU
35
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
345
mg
35
%
Iron
 
10
mg
56
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Canned Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Cream of Wheat, Farina, Maple Syrup, Milk, Pumpkin Puree, Salt, Vanilla, Vanilla Extract, Vegan, Vegetarian