Warm Autumn Spice Pumpkin Oatmeal Bowl
Creamy rolled oats simmered with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and sweet vanilla protein. Topped with toasted pecans for a cozy, nourishing autumn breakfast.
Prep
2 min
Cook
5 min
Total
7 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Mendy + Lila
Mendy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
2 min
Cook
5 min
Total
7 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Combine rolled oats
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Combine rolled oats
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine rolled oats, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, ground pumpkin pie spice, salt, and 1 cup (240ml) of water.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle boil
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with a spoon until the oats are thick and creamy.
Look for: the oats are thick and creamy
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and…
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool for 2 minutes until warm rather than piping hot.
Look for: warm rather than piping hot
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Whisk in the vanilla protein powder until…
Whisk in the vanilla protein powder until completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy
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Transfer the warm oatmeal to a cereal…
Transfer the warm oatmeal to a cereal bowl and top with chopped pecans before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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