Happy Columbus Day!  I believe that the man was more of a monster than master-navigator, but I’m always happy for a day off.  I took advantage of today’s freedom and made myself a nice breakfast.

Disclaimer – I was sent some of Godiva’s newest seasonal flavors to try free of charge via the Foodbuzz Tastemakers Program.

If you are a food blog reader, “Pumpkin Spice” can send your mind only two places – lattes and oatmeal.  I went with latte oatmeal.

Godiva Pumpkin Spice Latte Oatmeal, serves 1

• 1/2 cup brewed Godiva Pumpkin Spice coffee*
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• pinch salt
• 1/3 cup oats
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1/3 cup canned pumpkin
• toppings of choice

1. Combine milk and coffee in a small saucepan and heat to boiling.
2. Stir in salt and oats and simmer five minutes, stirring regularly.
3. Stir in spice, brown sugar, and pumpkin.  Continue to cook until desired consistency is reached, stirring regularly.
4. Serve and top as desired.

I topped my bowl with unsweetened coconut and butterscotch chips.

*Note – this recipe produced a strong coffee flavor.  If you are less of a latte lover you may want to adjust the ratio of coffee to milk.