Pumpkin Spice Protein Oats With Pecans
A cozy, comforting breakfast packed with digestion-soothing pumpkin and over 30g of protein. Perfect for keeping blood sugar stable and energy steady all morning.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Time saver
For even gentler digestion, try soaking your oats overnight in water in the fridge before cooking them in the morning.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan
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In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan
In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, combine the rolled oats with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Cook until the liquid is absorbed and the oats are tender, about 3 minutes in the microwave or 5 minutes on the stovetop.
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Stir the plain pumpkin puree and a…
Stir the plain pumpkin puree and a generous dash of pumpkin pie spice into the warm oats.
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Let the oats cool slightly for a…
Let the oats cool slightly for a minute, then add a small splash of cold water and mix in the vanilla protein powder until completely smooth.
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Top the warm bowl with the chopped…
Top the warm bowl with the chopped pecans and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
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Never mix whey protein powder into…
Never mix whey protein powder into boiling hot oats, as it will curdle and become clumpy. Always let it cool for a minute and add a splash of cold liquid first.
Make sure you are using 100%…
Make sure you are using 100% pure pumpkin puree, not canned pumpkin pie filling, to avoid unintended added sugars.
For even gentler digestion
For even gentler digestion, try soaking your oats overnight in water in the fridge before cooking them in the morning.
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