Pumpkin Pecan Oatmeal
Let the pumpkin flavors continue! My Pumpkin Pecan Oatmeal is the perfect way to embrace the season, packed with high protein and fiber to fuel your day while supporting cholesterol, blood pressure, gut health, and hormone balance. With the subtly sweet pumpkin and the toasty crunch of pecans, this bowl of goodness is like a warm hug from autumn itself. What a delicious way to start your day!
Let’s dig in!
Total time: 5 Minutes | Prep Time: 3 Minutes | Cook Time: 2 Minutes
Servings: 1 | Category: Breakfast | Cuisine: American
Image acquired from Damn Delicious
Ingredients
1/2 cup of oats, dry rolled
1 cup of milk or unsweetened plant-based milk
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tbsp pecans, toasted & chopped
Pinch of salt
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder or 1/2 cup of Low-fat Greek yogurt
1 tbsp 100% maple syrup (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Add the oats, milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla into a microwavable bowl
Microwave for 2 minutes.
Stir well & let sit for a minute then stir in the protein powder or yogurt, & syrup, as desired for sweetness.
Top with pecans & enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
495 calories | 28 g protein | 55 g carbs (45 g net) | 16 g fat | 10 g fiber
GF, high fiber, high protein
Tatum’s Recipe Hacks:
🍳 Toast your pecans in a cast iron skillet for smoky flavor.
(Did you know? Cast iron skillets provide more iron content to the food!)
🥛 Don't jive with oats? Consider quinoa as your porridge base or skip the grains altogether and sub in a yogurt bowl.
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