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Protein Pumpkin Oatmeal

By: Samantha RowlandUpdated: January 8, 2021

Gluten FreeVeganHigh Protein

Start your day off with big bowl of warm pumpkin oatmeal! Oatmeal is a great way to start the day, it’s full of fiber and can help you feel full and satiated. Unfortunately it’s often lacking protein and fat. I am a firm believer in a balanced diet and I really like to start my day with protein as well as some healthy fats if possible!  Pumpkin-y, maple-y and full of warming spices like ginger and nutmeg this oatmeal is far from boring! Oh and did I mention it’s packed with protein, vegan, has a gluten free option and oh so filling!

protein pumpkin oatmeal is packed with nutrition

This protein pumpkin oatmeal is quite honestly the perfect breakfast for those chilly mornings. And it’s ready in just a few minutes, so no excuses! You can’t even get through the drive through this fast! This gives you time to slow down just a bit and really relax with a comforting breakfast! You can easily assemble this protein pumpkin oatmeal the night before in a glass pyrex and heat it up once you get to work. Just be sure to wait to add the protein powder after it’s done cooking. I totally understand if you don’t have time to sit down and eat breakfast before you leave for work. I am the snooze button master! You can’t get me out of bed one second earlier than necessary so breakfast is usually always on the go or I wait until I’m settled for the day.

I’ve been asked so many times from my personal training clients “what are the best ways to add protein to my breakfast without eating eggs and bacon at every day?” Well my go to is protein powder of course. Just a scoop of vanilla protein powder will sweeten up this oatmeal without the need for stevia or sugar. I added just a touch of maple syrup to make this oatmeal luxurious and drool-worthy!

Dave and I use a vegan protein powder, since we both have trouble digesting whey protein. Some of my favorite brands are Sunwarrior, VegaOne, RawFusion, MRM Veggie Elite, Sevenpoint2 and About Time (vegan). I have every one of these in my pantry right now and tend to cycle through them. These are all great for baking as well; I use them to make protein cookies, brownies, muffins, and pancakes of course!protein pumpkin oatmeal in a bowl walnuts

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This protein pumpkin oatmeal would be the perfect way to start your Thanksgiving or holiday breakfast. With the idea of balance in mind, you don’t want to starve all morning just to overeat on Thanksgiving or at that holiday party. If you try to skip meals before a big party or holiday meal, you are really doing yourself a disservice.  You will no doubt overeat because you are starving, but worst of all you will likely feel uncomfortable for hours! I’m all about #treatyoself but come on, you have to practice balance, even during the holidays! So start the day off with something healthy, take a walk, smile more, stress less. After all the holidays wouldn’t be special if it wasn’t for the time we spend with family and friends. And begin hangry makes you a bad friend!!

Pumpkin Oatmeal Recipe Tips

I added crystallized ginger and dried tart cherries to my protein pumpkin oats in addition to the maple syrup. Oh and don’t stir the maple syrup in, it’s so good to dip your spoon in bite by bite. Both ginger and tart cherries are known to have anti-inflammatory effects on the body. Which actually makes this the perfect post holiday breakfast as well. Ginger has also been used for thousands of years to help relive stomach issues. So if you find that you really did eat to much on Thanksgiving or at that holiday party, chew a few pieces of crystallized ginger, it always helps me feel better!

Have you tried Coach’s Oats yet? They are steel cut oats that cook in just a few minutes. I’ve found they have a similar cooking time to regular old fashion oats. They cook up quick and are crazy filling. If you don’t have Coach’s Oats, no worries, you can make this with regular old fashion oats as well, I would just add an additional tablespoon of oats to the recipe.

Don’t forget about that healthy fat either! Chopped pecans add healthy fat and so much flavor! Allergies? Try sunflower seeds. Healthy fats help keep you feeling full and satiated, and they are important for important functions in the body like hormone production. No more low fat diet food! Choose quality fats and you will never “get fat”!

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Protein Pumpkin Oatmeal

Start your day with this protein pumpkin oatmeal. This is a breakfast you will look forward to making, comfort food for breakfast! Pumpkin-y, maple-y goodness that is very healthy and so easy to make! Vegan, gluten free, and naturally sweetened!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 2 mins
Total Time: 7 mins
Servings: 1
Author: Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs. Coach's Oats - or 3 tbs. GF rolled oats
  • 1 tbs. chia seeds
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 3 tbs. pumpkin puree - not pumpkin pie puree
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 scoop vanilla vegan protein powder
  • 1/2 tbs. maple syrup
  • 1 tbs. chopped pecans
  • 1 tbs. chopped crystalized ginger - optional
  • 1 tbs. chopped dried tart cherries - optional

Instructions

  • In a microwave safe bowl, add the oats, chia seeds, water, pumpkin puree, ground ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir to combine and microwave 2 minutes on high.
  • Carefully remove your bowl from the microwave.
  • While still hot, stir in the protein powder. You may need to add additional water here to get to the consistency you love.
  • Once the protein powder is all stirred in, add the maple syrup to the top. Top with chopped pecans,and the optional chopped crystalized ginger and chopped dried tart cherries.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
332
Fat
 
13
g
Carbohydrates
 
32
g
Fiber
 
10
g
Sugar
 
10
g
Protein
 
23
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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  1. Danita Carr

    December 3, 2015 at 12:26 am

    5 stars
    Yummy, healthy, and perfect for this time of year! #SmallVictories

    Reply
  2. Audrey

    November 28, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    mmmm – maple! Thanks for sharing on the Tasty Tuesdays Linky Party. I hope you will join us again next week.

    Reply
  3. Amanda @ Grad Girl

    November 28, 2015 at 11:55 am

    Normal oatmeal always has my stomach growling within a few hours–why didn’t I think of protein oatmeal sooner?! This looks so so good!

    Reply
  4. jill conyers

    November 27, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    I never get tired of eating oats. So many delicious flavors and ways to prepare. Yummy feel good and good for you food.

    Reply
  5. Beverley @ sweaty&fit

    November 26, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    I’m so intrigued by those cherries at the top! I thought they were figs! I need to change up my oatmeal and adding pumpkin would be the best way to do it.

    Reply
  6. Jess @hellotofit

    November 24, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    Mmm I love the addition of maple syrup to the bowl of oats. I usually resort to jam or brown sugar, but this sounds awesome!!

    Reply
  7. Wendy

    November 24, 2015 at 9:30 am

    This looks really good! I am one of that who need protein in the morning or I end up shaking by 10 AM, but I do get tired of eating eggs. I will definitely be trying this season — pinning! :) Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner

    November 24, 2015 at 8:52 am

    ooh that looks too pretty to eat! Yum

    Reply
  9. rachel@ atheltic avocado

    November 23, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    a big bowl of oats is how I start my day every morning! I need to try adding protein powder, I think that would fill me up much more, especially for when i know I won’t be able to eat for a while! This looks delish :)

    Reply
  10. Sara @ The Holy Mess

    November 23, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow, this looks so good, and talk about a healthy way to start the day! I love adding Chia seeds to my morning oatmeal. I’ve lost 100 lbs and I’m always looking for healthy recipes to help me maintain my weight loss. Thanks for this!

    Reply
  11. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    November 23, 2015 at 10:34 am

    I always have to make my oatmeals more filling with either nut butters or yea, protein powders!

    Reply
  12. Jen

    November 23, 2015 at 7:04 am

    Yes, i am all about loading up oats and making them more balanced. Adding protein powder and chia seeds is one of my favorite ways to do that. The ginger and cranberry sounds so tasty with the pumpkin!

    Reply
  13. Susie @ SuzLyfe

    November 23, 2015 at 6:59 am

    5 stars
    Excuse me whilst I bathe in this. OMG YUM

    Reply

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