Hey hey! How are you? Now that we’ve lastly made it by means of what felt like an extra-long and gradual January, I discovered myself eager about to the vacations. Do you miss them already as a lot as I do?
Time actually appears to fly between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I all the time discover myself wishing I had taken extra time to decelerate and benefit from the season, though I’m undecided if it even would’ve attainable! Which brings me again to this submit. Amid all the vacation scrambling, I’m all the time particularly grateful for a fast, straightforward, and wholesome meal… like tasty pecan pie oatmeal that’s virtually bursting with pecan pie taste.
Pecan Pie Protein Oatmeal
The few days main as much as an enormous vacation, I are likely to take it somewhat simpler on the indulgent meals. This normally has loads to do with the truth that I’m too busy scrambling round earlier than the festivities to make something really thrilling. I attempt to concentrate on protein and produce (eat like a PRO!) with extra easy eats that I can shortly put collectively. It’s normally loads of scrambled eggs, soups, smoothies, oatmeal and salads.
That doesn’t imply that it’s completely boring. An awesome instance: this pecan pie protein oatmeal. It has the flavour and texture of delectable pecan pie baked oatmeal, however comes collectively a lot faster!
I’ve made this just a few occasions over the previous couple of weeks. It’s filled with protein, the feel is superb (I’ll inform you my secret trick!), and it has the proper quantity of pie-like sweetness on high. Not to say it makes meal prep a breeze!
So right here’s why these oats have been so superior currently:
somewhat soaking motion in a single day.
Regular ol’ rolled oats have been feeling further grainy/chewy currently, so I began soaking them in a single day earlier than cooking. I simply cowl them in water and allow them to sit in a single day, then rinse and drain earlier than boiling.
It makes the feel tremendous smooth, fluffy and creamy. They style the identical method restaurant oats style, that are normally loaded with milk and butter within the cooking course of.
Another bonus from soaking: it makes them simpler to digest. I used to be listening to The Model Health Show (<— fave podcast in the event you haven’t checked it out!) and one of many audio system was discussing lectins and the way they will make sure plant-based meals extra inflammatory. Lectins are the plant’s protecting response to maintain predators or people from consuming it, and might trigger irritation within the physique. Soaking, fermenting, and strain cooking are all efficient methods to scale back lectins.
So again to the protein and pecan pie side of this breakfast recipe. While the oats are boiling, I’ll add in 1-2 egg whites and somewhat almond milk. I’ll stir it round because it’s cooking – the eggs cook dinner in a short time – after which once I take away the pan from warmth, I’ll add somewhat little bit of cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
For the pecan pie topping, I heated up 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan, and after it was melted, I stirred in 1 teaspoon of coconut sugar, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. When all the pieces was clean, I added 1/4 cup Georgia pecans. It took about 30 seconds to completely coat the pecans, after which all the pieces was poured on high of the oats.
You guys.
It was so dreamy and scrumptious, and because it had added bulk from the egg whites, it saved me full and happy for hours. I want all of the vitality I can get packing suitcases and carryon luggage.. particularly when the temperature is meant to differ by 30 levels every day.
Feel free so as to add a little bit of nut butter, like almond butter, on high for an additional chew of wholesome fat, protein, and taste!
Any superior oatmeal or breakfast hacks? What’s your favourite Thanksgiving dessert? I like ALL PIE, however I particularly love my nana’s home made coconut cake.
xo
Gina