A COZY FALL BREAKFAST RECIPE: PECAN PUMPKIN PIE POWER OATS
THE RECIPE: PECAN PUMPKIN PIE POWER OATS (serves 2)
This cozy bowl of oats has just the right amounts of pumpkin flavor, warming spices and nourishing superfoods to satisfy the seasonal itch AND keep your belly full and body fueled through a busy morning. Loads of fiber, protein from restorative collagen peptides and healthy fats in the form of nuts and seeds all work together to keep blood sugar stable and hormones balanced too! What more could you ask for from a healthy breakfast?!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
1/4 Cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 Cup canned pumpkin puree (make sure its just 100% pumpkin & no additives)
2 Scoops Further Food collagen peptides (Get a discount on their site with my code MISFITWELLNESS10)
2 Medjool dates, pitted
1 Tablespoon chopped raw pecans
1 Teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground ginger
Pinch of salt
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Oats (regular oats are fine if you're down with the G)
2 Tablespoons chia seeds
TOPPERS
1 Tablespoon raw or sprouted pumpkin seeds (sprouted = easier on the digestion)
1 Tablespoon chopped raw pecans
OPTIONAL: drizzle of honey or maple syrup (This recipe is extra cozy & delicious with this addition! You only need a tiny bit - about 1/2 teaspoon since the dates already lend a nice mild sweetness. To keep this low-glycemic, be mindful of how much you use or skip this!)
DIRECTIONS
- Cook oats as directed on package in a saucepan on the stove.
- While oats are cooking, combine everything on the above ingredients list from the almond milk through the vanilla in a high-speed blender. Blend on high until fully combined and smooth. Set aside.
- Once oats are fully cooked and all liquid is absorbed, add your blended pumpkin mixture and the 2 tablespoons of chia seeds to the saucepan.
- Bring everything to a bubble over medium heat and stir occasionally until your desired consistency is achieved. I like mine thick & creamy, but if you prefer soupy oats you can always add a little extra almond milk.
- Top with pumpkin seeds, the remaining tablespoon of chopped pecans and a light drizzle of maple syrup or honey if desired.
- Enjoy... and let me know what you think of this recipe!