High Protein Pecan Pie Oatmeal

White ramekin with oatmeal topped with pecans and a wooden spoon in the ramekin.

An indulgent way to kick off breakfast or brunch! This protein-packed, maple pecan oatmeal is classically flavored with maple and vanilla but comes with a fueling, dairy-free twist.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 467kcal

Author Shelby Stover

Ingredients

½ cups oats gluten-free
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 ¼ cups almond milk unsweetened
3 dates chopped
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ tablespoon Vanilla extract
3 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ cup Collagen Powder
¼ cup pecans chopped
3 tablespoons coconut unsweetened, shredded

Instructions

Combine the first seven ingredients in a small pot and mix well.
Heat on the stove at medium-high until a boil just begins.
Reduce the heat to medium and let cook for 5 minutes.
In the meantime, toast the coconut and pecans in the oven at 300 for 6-8 minutes or until just turning brown.
Turn off the element but leave the pot on it and mix in the collagen powder until no clumps remain.
Let sit on the element for 5-7 minutes to thicken slightly. Mix in the pecans and coconut and serve.

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Notes

Keep an eye on the pecans and coconut when toasting them. it browns quickly and you don't want them to burn.
Mix the collagen powder in quickly. Taking a pause after you pour it will cause it to clump.
Though coconut milk is a great addition, it shouldn't replace almond milk completely. Otherwise, the maple pecan oatmeal will be too rich.
Stir the oatmeal frequently while it's on the element and keep the heat at medium or lower so that it doesn't burn.
You cannot use protein powder in place of collagen powder.
I have not made this into a maple baked oatmeal and so, am unsure if it would work.

If you don't have collagen powder, know that the protein you choose will alter the taste and texture of the oatmeal.

Beef protein powder: My personal favorite. If you use Equip protein, the maple oatmealwill be sweeter but thicker. If you use Paleo Pro Protein, the oatmeal is as close to natural as it gets. Code "mamabear" on both will save you some money.
Vegan protein powder: If you're using a pea-based protein powder, the soats will have a thicker texture, and if using a fermented protein, you'll probably have to add extra liquid. Vegan proteins aren't always sweet, so adjust the smoothie shake as needed.

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