Stovetop Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal - this is a fall take on classic stove top oatmeal. I love to add protein powder to my oatmeal to make it more filling. This oatmeal also has chia seeds for some added fiber and healthy fats.
I love pumpkin. For more yummy pumpkin recipes try my pumpkin baked oatmeal or my pumpkin chia pudding.
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Why you'll love this high protein oatmeal with chia seeds
It is easy to make ready in 10 minutes.
It is vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free and can be made vegan.
It is the perfect healthy breakfast for fall.
Ingredients
- pumpkin
- milk
- oats
- protein powder
- chia seeds
- pumpkin spice
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- Plant milk - can sub dairy milk.
- Pumpkin spice - can sub cinnamon or a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Add all ingredients except for protein powder and chia seeds and bring to a simmer.
Lower heat and stir in chia seeds and protein powder.
Add toppings and dig in.
Storage instructions
You can store the oatmeal in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 3 days. This is a perfect meal prep recipe.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Using dairy milk will pump up the protein in this recipe.
Some protein powders absorb more liquid than others. If you use a vegan protein powder for this recipe you may need to add in 1-2 more tablespoons of liquid at the end.
Recipe FAQS
Chia seeds are full of fiber and even have some protein. They also have omega 3s.
I did not sweeten my oatmeal as my protein powder was sweet enough.
Pumpkin is high in fiber and full of vitamins like vitamins A and C.
Other healthy breakfasts to try
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Stovetop Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice I like whole milk
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie mix
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder
Optional toppings
- 1 tablespoon nut butter
- granola
- ¼ cup berry of choice
Instructions
- Add milk, pumpkin, oats and pumpkin spice to a small pot or sauce pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
- Turn heat to low and stir in protein and chia seeds. Stir until combined, for about 1 minute. Depending on the type of protein powder you use you may need 1-2 more tablespoons of milk or water. Pea protein tends to absorb more liquid than whey.
- Remove oatmeal from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
- Serve oatmeal with almond butter, berries and granola or desired toppings of choice. Dig in and enjoy!
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