Warming spices, chia seeds, hemp seeds and greek yogurt are used to make this super healthy low carb oatmeal recipe.
If you’re working toward a weight loss goal and you’re trying to keep your insulin from spiking too high, then traditional oatmeal might not be the best option.
Not to mention, traditional oatmeal is usually topped with honey or maple syrup as well as fruit. Even with just a one tablespoon drizzle of honey, this comes out to an additional 18 grams of added sugar. All of these starches and sugars combined can have a huge impact on the storing hormone insulin and keep the body out of fat burning mode.
On top of all of this, oatmeal is no where near as satiating as other break-fast options, which ensures that you’ll be hungry faster and crave something to eat sooner.(1)
But now that it’s fall, you’re probably looking for a warm and cozy breakfast option that still works with your weight loss and wellness goals.
To help fill this need, I recently developed my Grain-Free Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal recipe… that doesn’t actually use any oatmeal!
This recipe is surprisingly satiating and has a very similar texture and experience to traditional oatmeal – all without the large amounts of starches or sugars!
Plus, if you’re carb sensitive or plant-based, I’ve included a few additional swaps for you, too!
Recipe Highlights
- High protein: 55 grams per serving.
- Blood sugar stabilizing ingredients: Slow release carbs like fermented greek yogurt and a small amount of banana.
- Lower carb: 30 net carbs per serving.
- High fiber: 14 grams per serving!
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Pumpkin Spice Low Carb Oatmeal
Ingredients
Oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 scoops Autumn's Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
Toppings
- 1/2 banana sliced
- pumpkin pie spice for topping
Instructions
- Combine all of the oatmeal ingredients, except for the protein powder and greek yogurt in a pot over medium heat. Allow it to cook for 2-4 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed by the seeds, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the protein powder and greek yogurt.
- Top your oatmeal with sliced banana and more pumpkin pie spice.
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