# Superfood Pumpkin Porridges This Healthy Quinoa Oatmeal Recipe is Infused with Earl Grey Tea By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinoa-oatmeal References: [topwithcinnamon](http://www.topwithcinnamon.com/2015/10/instarecipe-earl-grey-quinoa-oatmeal-with-pumpkin-spice-puree.html) If you love the flavor of earl grey tea, you need to give this quinoa oatmeal recipe a try this fall. Created by Izy Hossack from the blog Top With Cinnamon, the pumpkin-flavored breakfast is the perfect way to start a [crisp autumn morning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-street-caf). The earl grey quinoa oatmeal features a homemade [pumpkin spice puree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-protein-cereal) made out of a roasted butternut squash, pumpkin pie spice mix, salt and either a pitted medjool date or maple syrup. The steel cut oats are prepared with water, quinoa, an earl grey tea bag, salt and milk. You can also sprinkle some pumpkin seeds and pecans on top for added flavor and a crunchy texture. The result is a hearty breakfast that is sure to get your day off on the right foot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Superfood Pumpkin Porridges:** The rise of healthy pumpkin-based breakfast options presents opportunities for innovative companies to develop unique flavor combinations. - **Earl Grey Infusions:** The trend of incorporating earl grey tea in recipes such as oatmeal presents an opportunity for tea companies and health food brands to collaborate on unique tea-infused products. - **Pumpkin Spice Purees:** As consumers continue to seek out pumpkin spice flavors, businesses can capitalize on the trend by creating unique pumpkin spice purees that can be used as a base for a variety of recipes. ### Where This Applies - **Health Food:** Health food companies can capitalize on the trend of incorporating pumpkin and other superfoods in breakfast options by creating ready-to-eat breakfast bowls or packaged overnight oats. - **Tea:** Tea companies can collaborate with health food brands to create unique tea-infused products featuring flavors such as earl grey and pumpkin spice. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturing companies can develop new pumpkin spice puree products that can be used as a base for a variety of recipes, from baked goods to savory dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Ready-To-Eat Oatmeal Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apples-cinnamon.md) - [Nostalgic Protein-Rich Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-oatmeal.md) - [Korean-Style Savory Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sesame-garlic-savory-oatmeal.md) - [Customizable Oat Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakmeal.md) - [Pumpkin-Inspired Tea Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkininspired-tea.md) - [Decadent Health-Conscious Porridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quaker-heavenly-oats.md) - [Dessert-Like Overnight Oats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-oats-overnight.md) - [Fruity Minimal Ingredient Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quaker-oats-fruit.md) - [Baby-Friendly Autumnal Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-baby-oatmeal.md)