Pumpkin Pie Protein Oatmeal

In the spirit of “fall” (even though it’s 90 degrees outside today), I decided to make something new for my post-workout lunch.  I’m generally aiming for high carbs and protein on workout days.  I love oatmeal.  I love pumpkin pie (actually, just pie in general).  I need protein to retain my muscle while I continue to diet.  So thus here we go:

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
• 1.5 cup unsweetened almond milk (you could sub water or regular milk)
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (from a can)
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2 packets truvia (or splenda, sugar, etc)
• 4 tablespoons sugar free syrup
• 1 scoop Any Whey unflavored protein powder.

Directions

Come on, it’s oatmeal.  How hard do you think it is? Mix it all up, heat until boiling, then reduce heat, simmer for 5 minutes, then take a bath in it.

Nutrition

470 calories
74g carbs
10g fat
30g protein

Keep in mind this makes a HUGE bowl of oatmeal and will keep you full for 6-8 hours.