Pumpkin Oatmeal

I got this recipe from my Deceptively Delicious cookbook and it's one of our favorite fall breakfast meals! The boys absolutely LOVE this oatmeal!!

1 cup milk
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 tsp natural peanut butter (optional)
Dried fruit and nuts (optional)
Pure maple syrup, for serving

In a small saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, pumpkin, vanilla and spice. Bring to a gentle boil and stir in the oatmeal. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the oatmeal is soft and creamy. Stir in the peanut butter, if using.

Spoon the oatmeal into bowls, sprinkle with dried fruits and nuts and serve with warm maple syrup.