Recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal

Enjoy a blend of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice to indulge in flavors of fall. It’s like eating pumpkin pie for breakfast, but guilt-free and satisfying. If you’re looking to start your day with a high-fiber, nutrient-packed breakfast, this can help. 

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This recipe takes your oatmeal to the next level with flavor and nutritional value. Packaged pumpkin spice instant oatmeal might have over 10 grams of added sugars and less than 5 grams of protein, while this recipe has no added sugars, and over 20 grams of protein. This recipe has fiber from the oats, pumpkin puree, and any nuts or fruit you add. It also has a whopping amount of vitamin A from pumpkin.

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It takes only a few minutes to make this spiced pumpkin protein oatmeal, so it’s easy to fit into a busy morning. You can even make it the night before by using a little less water or milk. Then store it in the fridge overnight. 

Suggestions and Variations

• Serve it on its own as a stand-alone meal.
• Try it topped with options like cinnamon, chopped apple, or ½ ounce of nuts. You can even try adding 1 ounce of low-fat cheese for a savory contrast.
• For a sweeter oatmeal, try using ½ mashed ripe banana instead of pumpkin puree.
• It’s okay to use ⅓ cup of steel cut oats instead of ½ cup of rolled oats. Just cook them for longer according to the package instructions.

Recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup of canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• ½ cup cup of rolled oats
• ½ - ¾ cup of water or skim or unsweetened almond milk
• ½ cup of cottage cheese
• Cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or pumpkin pie spice to taste
• ½ ounce of chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

• Cook the oatmeal in water or milk on the stovetop or in the microwave. 
• Stir in the canned pumpkin, cottage cheese, and spices.
• Add toppings like nuts, fruit, cinnamon, or cheese.
• Cool and serve.

Nutrition information per serving: calories: 280 kcal; total fat: 10 g; total carbohydrates: 31 g; sugar: 7 g; fiber: 4 g; protein: 18 g; sodium: 400 mg; cholesterol: 50 mg

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