High Protein Pumpkin Recipe
A delicious and nutritious high-protein pumpkin breakfast bowl featuring rolled oats, pumpkin puree, and vanilla protein powder, sweetened naturally with maple syrup and enhanced with warming pumpkin pie spice. Perfect for a wholesome start to your day or a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (including refrigeration time)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, soaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk of choice (e.g., Fairlife 2%)
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- 1–2 tbsp pure maple syrup (adjust to desired sweetness)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Toppings (Optional)
- Chopped pecans
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl or jar, add ¾ cup milk, ½ cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp pumpkin puree, 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder, 1-2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice. Stir or whisk well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the bowl or jar with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 6 hours. This allows the oats and chia seeds to soak and absorb the liquids, creating a creamy, pudding-like consistency.
- Stir and Serve: In the morning, give the mixture a good stir to ensure everything is well combined. If it is too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen it up to your preferred consistency.
- Add Toppings: Top with chopped pecans for crunch and/or a dollop of whipped cream if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy your high-protein pumpkin breakfast!
Notes
- You can substitute the milk with any dairy-free choice such as almond, oat, or soy milk.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity depending on your sweetness preference or dietary needs.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based protein powder and non-dairy milk.
- Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which contains added sugars and spices.
- Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 bowl)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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