Enjoy the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie in a creamy, protein-packed porridge! Loaded with wholesome nuts, seeds, and pumpkin, this delicious bowl delivers healthy fats, fiber, and protein to keep you satisfied and energized. Perfect for a nourishing breakfast or comforting snack! 🎃💛

Makes 4 cups or (1/3 cup) 12 servings

Nutty Mixture Ingredients:                  

  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds (thickener)
  • 1/2 cup whole or ground flax seeds (thickener)
  • 1/2 cup coconut shreds/flakes (optional)

Note: Use any combination of your favorite nuts and seeds to make up a large batch. Make sure to add chia and flax seeds for a porridge consistency.

Directions:

  1. Put the nuts and seeds into a food processor. Pulse until it resembles the size of small grains. Do Not turn completely into flour!
  2. Store your Nutty Porridge mix in the refrigerator and use as needed!

Porridge Single Serving     

Ingredients:                                                

  • 1/3 cup nutty mixture above
  • 2/3 cup almond milk or coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla (not necessary if already using a vanilla-flavored milk or vanilla protein powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice blend or to taste
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 15-20 grams of your favorite *protein powder
  • Optional: Real maple syrup or *sugar-free monk fruit or allulose sweetener to taste
  • Optional: Top with coconut or almond dairy-free whipped cream and a pecan.

Directions:

  1. In a saucepan, add milk and heat on medium heat.
  2. Add the vanilla and spices and whisk to blend.
  3. Add the nutty mixture and stir often/whisking until the mixture begins to thicken (about 8 minutes)
  4. Add the pumpkin puree and mix in well to heat.
  5. Turn off the heat and add protein powder.
  6. Add sweetener to taste.
  7. Pour into a bowl.
  8. Tastes great hot or cold

Optional: Top with coconut or almond dairy-free whipped cream and a pecan.

Note: It will thicken more as it cools.

*Here are my 2 favorite healthy protein powders:

  • Just Ingredients—Vanilla Whey Protein—Casein-Free
  • Earth Chimp —Organic Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder—with Probiotics

Enjoy!

  • Free from wheat, gluten, grains, dairy, corn, soy, egg, and refined sugar.
  • GF, DF, Low Carb, Vegan, Paleo, and *Keto-Friendly!

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