Pumpkin Chia Oatmeal
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Recipe type: Breakfast
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Serves: 2
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
  • 1 cup vanilla unsweetened almond milk
  • ¾ cup water (plus extra if oatmeal is too thick)
  • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 scoops Arbonne Chia protein powder (could sub vanilla protein powder)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For topping:
  • additional cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons chopped honey roasted pecans
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
Instructions
  1. Heat water and milk in a small saucepan, add oats and bring to a boil, reduce to simmer for 5 minutes. While oats are simmering, stir in pumpkin puree, Chia spiced protein powder (vanilla would work too), vanilla extract and spices. If too thick after 5 minutes, add a few more splashes of water or almond milk. Divide amongst two bowls and top with chopped honey roasted pecans, cranberries and additional cinnamon.
Notes
Store leftovers and enjoy as overnight oats, eaten cold.
Recipe by Nutritious Eats at https://www.nutritiouseats.com/pumpkin-chai-spiced-oatmeal/