Description
Creamy Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal with Apple and Salted Caramel Pumpkin Seeds, just the breakfast you want for a cool fall morning. The pumpkin puree sneaks in a portion of veggies and adds sweetness, while the apples add some much needed acidity as contrast and more fibre. For the addictive crunchy topping, quickly caramelise pumpkin seeds with maple syrup and a pinch of salt.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- flaked sea salt
- Pumpkin puree 1/4 c
- 1 apple (Chopped into bite sized pieces, ideally skin on.)
- 1 scoop Protein powder (such as MyProtein (Not affiliated))
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp Pumpkin spice (or cinnamon)
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup soy milk
- 1 plum. Optional but very delicious. Sliced.
Instructions
Salted Caramel Pumpkin Seeds:
- Place a small non-stick pan on medium-high heat.
- Add 4 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds to the pan.
- Pour in 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and add a pinch of flaked sea salt to the pumpkin seeds.
- Allow the pumpkin seeds to gently caramelize. They are ready when they become sticky and most of the liquid in the maple syrup has evaporated. Be cautious not to burn them. The caramel should be a medium brown color, which may vary depending on the initial color of your maple syrup.
- While the seeds are cooking, prepare a small plate with baking parchment.
- Spread the caramelized pumpkin seeds onto the parchment and let them cool and become crisp while you prepare the oatmeal.
Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal with Apple:
- If you prefer your apple softer, start by adding 1 chopped apple to a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water. Cook for about 5 minutes before adding the remaining ingredients.
- To the pot, add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, a pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice (or cinnamon), and 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree.
- Pour in 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk and add the chopped apple.
- Stir everything together.
- Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until the almond milk comes to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to a slow simmer, stirring regularly to prevent sticking.
- In a protein shaker or a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of soy milk with 1 scoop of protein powder. Make sure to choose a protein powder you enjoy.
- Once the oats have absorbed most of the liquid, add the protein mixture to the pot and stir well. Be cautious not to let the protein powder stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Continue to gently heat the oatmeal, stirring consistently to create a creamy texture. Avoid boiling, but ensure the protein is thoroughly incorporated into the oats.
- Once the Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal with Apple reaches your desired consistency, serve it in a bowl.
- Top the oatmeal with sliced plum, additional apple pieces, and the Salted Caramel Pumpkin Seeds.
- If you find it’s not sweet enough, you can add a drizzle of maple syrup to taste.
- Enjoy your delicious bowl of Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal with Apple and Salted Caramel Pumpkin Seeds. This recipe makes one full bowl.
Notes
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Meal Prep
You could use the exact same ingredients to make overnight oats. Just mix them in a jar, stir thoroughly, wait about 15 minutes and stir again, to break up any chia seed clumps that may have formed, then add the lid and store in the fridge overnight.
Prepare the Salted Caramel Pumpkin Seeds as described above in the evening and store in a lidded container (not in the fridge, or they will become soft).
The warm version is best eaten fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 566
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 63
- Fiber: 16
- Protein: 21
- Cholesterol: 2
