RECIPE OF THE MONTH

PUMPKIN PIE OATMEAL

(A GREAT WAY TO USE YOUR DAILY PROTEIN POWDER)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 Cup skim milk or low fat soy milk

• 6 Tbsp water
• 1/4 cup Old Fashioned oats
• Pinch cinnamon
• Pinch nutmeg
• 1/8 Cup canned pumpkin
• 1/8 cup sliced almonds
• Splenda sweetner to taste
• 1/8 Cup water
• 1/2 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder

PREPERATION

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  1. In a small pot bring milk and water to a boil over medium heat. Add oats, cinnamon and nutmeg. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally..

  2. Once the liquid is absorbed, stir in pumpkin, almonds and sweetner.
  3. Combine water and protein powder in a seperate bowl. Mix with a fork until protein is dissolved. For a smoother consistency, mix powder with water in a blender until protein powder is dissolved.
  4. Pour protein mixture over oatmeal and serve
     

**NOTE- You can add raisins or dried cranberries. Sliced bananas are also a great addition!

*** Splelda Brown Sugar Blend sprinkled on top makes it even sweeter!