Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal (Clean Eating)

• low-fat milk↗1⁄4 cup
• water↗6 tablespoons
• old fashioned oats↗1⁄4 cup
• cinnamon↗1 pinch
• nutmeg↗1 pinch
• canned pumpkin↗1⁄8 cup

  unsalted

• sliced almonds↗1⁄8 cup
• stevia↗

  to taste (or any other Clean-Eating approved sweetener) (optional)

• water↗1⁄8 cup
• vanilla protein powder (15 g)1⁄2 scoop

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a small pot, bring milk and 6 tablespoons water to a boil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg, Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Once the liquid is absorbed, stir in pumpkin, almonds and (optional) sweetener; set aside.

4. 4

   Combine 1/8 cup water and protein powder in a separate bowl. Mix with a fork until protein is dissolved. For a smoother consistency, mix powder and water in a blender or food processor and blend until protein powder is dissolved. If sweetener is desired, choose your favorite natural sweetener, such as stevia.

5. 5

   Pour protein powder mixture over oatmeat and serve.