Lisa's Protein-Packed Pumpkin Porridge

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 351.0

Total Fat: 5.3 g
Cholesterol: 7.5 mg
Sodium: 380.8 mg
Total Carbs: 42.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 11.1 g
Protein: 35.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Lisa's Protein-Packed Pumpkin Porridge calories by ingredient

Introduction

This is a delicious way to start the day. It's packed with good health, great nutrition and warms you to the core! I use a very clean whey protein, but you can use whatever works for you.

There are many variations on this recipe, but this is a tried and true favorite of mine. Combining the oat bran and oatmeal makes for a wonderful textured porridge. The egg whites make it very creamy, pump up the protein, and don't affect the flavor...just makes it creamy.

Cook's note: I use old-fashioned oats...the instant and packets have too much sugar. I am sure you could use whatever you like - this is a personal choice for me. Also, I make in the microwave, but you can certainly prepare this on the stove or a campfire if you choose.
This is a delicious way to start the day. It's packed with good health, great nutrition and warms you to the core! I use a very clean whey protein, but you can use whatever works for you.

There are many variations on this recipe, but this is a tried and true favorite of mine. Combining the oat bran and oatmeal makes for a wonderful textured porridge. The egg whites make it very creamy, pump up the protein, and don't affect the flavor...just makes it creamy.

Cook's note: I use old-fashioned oats...the instant and packets have too much sugar. I am sure you could use whatever you like - this is a personal choice for me. Also, I make in the microwave, but you can certainly prepare this on the stove or a campfire if you choose.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 2

Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

1/4 cup oat bran - dry

1/4 cup Quaker old-fashioned oatmeal - dry

1/4 cup egg whites

1/4 cup fat free cottage cheese

1 scoop NanoPro whey protein

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

1/4 cup 100% pure pumpkin (I use Libby's)

Scant cup of water

2Tblsp Mother's toasted wheat germ

Directions

Mix oat bran, oatmeal and water in a big bowl. Microwave for one and one half minutes.

After the first 1.5 minutes, add the egg whites, stir gently, and also add the pumpkin and cook for another minute. When complete, stir in the whey protein. I do not want to denature the protein, so I don't cook it, but stir it in afterward. Mine is a delicious vanilla, but use what you have. I also add the cottage cheese which tops it off beautifully. Sprinkle with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.

If you like things sweet, you can add stevia or any sweetener you choose.

ENJOY! Tell me what you think if you make it.

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LB1019.