Easy Pecan Pie Protein Oatmeal
Rise and shine for the most irresistibly delicious oatmeal you’ve ever tasted! This Easy Pecan Pie Protein Oatmeal is a nutritious morning meal packed with protein and loaded with pecan pie yumminess!
This post is sponsored by Vital Proteins. As always, all opinions are my own.
Pecan pie for breakfast? Yes, please! With Easy Pecan Pie Protein Oatmeal you can enjoy all of that classic pecan pie flavor without any of the guilt! Pecan pie is definitely a major favorite of mine, but I have to admit other than indulging in my Pecan Pie Tarts I try to enjoy the lighter, slightly more figure-friendly pumpkin pie.
Well guys, I’ve got some exciting news. Now, you can have your pecan pie and eat it too … or something like that. 😜 Besides the fact that this oatmeal is ready in minutes, it also has the perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and whole grains which makes it my favorite fall/winter breakfast to enjoy on a busy morning!
Typically, oatmeal doesn’t offer much in regards to protein. I decided to sneak in some Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides, to not only increase the protein of this recipe, but also boost the nutrient quality of this meal in so many other ways.
I’ve been adding the collagen peptides into various recipes and even my morning cup of coffee. Collagen is a great supplement to take for your overall health, but it is really great for supporting skin and joint health. I really do think my skin, hair and even my nails are healthier because of the collagen supplement I’ve been taking for almost a year now.
Collagen is the main structural protein found in our bones, muscles, skin, and tendons that provide strength and structure to the entire body. It is the most abundant protein in the human body, and it is also the main connective tissue found in animals. The collagen protein we get from our diet comes mainly from animal sources.
There are so many health benefits from adding collagen supplement into your daily routine. Yes, collagen is great for the skin, but it can also help heal a “leaky gut”, and restore the sensitive lining of the stomach and large/small intestines. Your gut plays a huge roll in your health and well-being, so adding collagen to your diet may be a great place to start if you have digestive issues.
If you’re already taking a protein supplement to support protein synthesis before or after exercise, you may want to consider supplementing with collagen peptides. “Collagen peptides, which consists of 20% glycine and 8% arginine, may help the synthesis of creatine in the body.” Not to mention it may have been shown to support bone health by increasing bone and mineral density, increasing bone size and making bones less brittle.
Vital Proteins not only offers the flavorless Collagen Peptides, but they now carry Collagen Creamer for coffee. I cannot get enough, guys. It sure makes my coffee so tasty and creamy – I’m obsessed! And it pairs so nicely with my bowl of pecan pie oats.
I just love, love, love this bowl. It’s thick, creamy, warm and full of pecan pie flavor. Just one serving is so satisfying and always keeps me full ’til lunch with plenty of fiber and protein. You could even add a dollop of almond butter or other nut butter for extra protein, if you wish.
I enjoy my oatmeal on weekday mornings since it’s so quick and easy. But it would also be a lovely breakfast to make for guests or lazy weekend mornings – the best kind of mornings in the history of weekends.
This is the perfect bowl of oats to enjoy this holiday season… or any season. It’s:
Warm
Comforting
Perfectly sweet
Cinnamon-infused
Loaded with pecan pie flavor
Simple
Healthy
Creamy with a bit of crunch
& Perfect for chilly fall mornings
If you make this recipe, be sure to take a photo and tag it #kimscravings on Instagram! It makes my day to we see what you’re cooking up. Enjoy, and happy holiday season!
Easy Pecan Pie Protein Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup Vital Proteins Collagen (Vital Proteins Collagen Whey Protein Powder works too!)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice + more as needed for desired consistency
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Dash of salt
- 2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup or use other sweetener of choice
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Stir oats, Vital Proteins and milk together in medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave for approximately 90 seconds, or until oats are softened and have absorbed most of the milk.
- Add cinnamon, salt and sweetener. Stir to combine.
- Top with pecans and enjoy!
Notes
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Looking for more high protein oatmeal ideas? Try my other favorites!
Carrot Cake Protein Overnight Oatmeal
Almond Joy Protein Overnight Oatmeal
Chocolate Protein Zucchini Oatmeal
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The Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides I have never heard of but it sounds like something I could really use as well as other family members. This easy pecan pie protein oatmeal I am going to have to try make for sure. Thanks for sharing this product and the recipe.
I am SO sharing this with my mother-in-law. She loves all things pecan pie.
You had me at EASY!! this looks delicious and I will try it first thing in the morning.
This Pecan pie oatmeal looks so delish and easy to prepare. Of course, healthy as well. I do really like to eat oatmeal with milk and banana with the twist of almond nuts. and this pecan pie oatmeal is a must try a recipe.
I didn’t know oatmeal has the perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and whole grains. Now guess what my next breakfast would be 😉 Thanks for this
This looks sooo yummy and I love the addition of the collagen. I am all about recipes that are yummy but also have additions like that. It makes it easy on me when things do double duty!
That looks so yummy!!! You put together the most tempting recipes. <3 Do the collagen peptides affect flavor at all?
Thanks so much! The great thing about Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides is that it doesn’t affect the flavor at all!
This looks awesome! I am a huge pecan pie fan! I would love to make some of this during the fall/winter!
Yes, me too! It’s so perfect during this season!
i think I can have this all day. Looks nutritious and delicious!
I love pecan pie. This looks so delicious and nutritional. I will definitely make this.
I’m currently taking antibiotics and now get the joys of side effects on my stomach. I need to pick up these collagen protein products asap and incorporate them into my diet. Pecan pie oatmeal looks like a delish place to start!
For sure! I hope you get some relief!
I could have this pretty-looking oatmeal every single day. I like your generous use of walnuts. Let me try it out myself. PS: Your presentations skills are remarkable. Cheers!!
This oatmeal is definitely my jam when it comes to having a good breakfast! I can’t wait to try the recipe! Thanks for introducing me to Vital Proteins as well. Looks interesting.
Ok yes please! I love Pecan Pie. This recipe is on my must try list!
This looks so comforting and flavourful my kind of breakfast.
This looks delicious. A perfect healthy food for a cool fall morning or cold winter day. Im going to make this for sure
now u really got me excited when i saw collagen! i lather myself with through creams and i didnt know that u can actually take it in! will surely have a try
This recipe looks so healthy and tasty! Collagen is really important in our system. Will try this!