Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats Recipe

PUMPKIN STEEL CUT OATS RECIPE

FOOD AS MEDICINE:
Steel cut oats have soluble fiber and beta glucans, both of which can help lower cholesterol, regulate digestion, and balance blood sugar levels while promoting satiety for weight loss! Pumpkin is filled with Vitamin A which promotes eye health. Try starting your day off with this healthy and nutritious pumpkin steel cut oats recipe!

Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup steel cut oats
2 ½ cups boiling water
½ cup almond milk
2 scoops of Naturally Nourished Grassfed Whey Protein
1 tablespoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons almond butter

DIRECTIONS:
In a large sauce pot, melt the butter and add the oats. Stir for 2 minutes to toast. Add the boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer. Keep at a low simmer for 25 minutes, without stirring.
Combine the milk with the oatmeal. Stir gently to combine and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Add grassfed whey, stir.  Once incorporated, mix in maple syrup, cinnamon and pumpkin puree and then top each serving with 2 tsp almond butter.

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Makes 4 servings

Nutrition facts serving: 338 Calories, 12g Fat, 40g Carbohydrates, 19g Protein