With the holiday season upon us and the cold weather looming, I was craving this festive bowl of Pecan Pie Oatmeal. This healthified spin on one of my all time thanksgiving favorites is great for a chilly morning, breakfast before the festivities begin on Thanksgiving day, or a sweet treat after dinner.

Pecans are one of my favorite additions to a warm bowl of oats because of all of the health benefits they provide. Pecans are full of healthy fats, protein and fiber that will keep you full and satisfied. They also contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium which help lower blood pressure and support heart health. 

This recipe can be made fresh or can be prepped as overnight oats so that you can have it as a grab and go breakfast in the morning! 

What You’ll Need

½ cup rolled oats (I used Trader Joe’s gluten free) 

¼ cup chopped pecans 

Sweetener of choice (I used stevia and drizzled some lakanto maple syrup on top) 

Pinch of salt 

1 tsp vanilla 

1 tsp cinnamon 

1 tsp nutmeg 

Optional: 1 tbsp of nut butter (I used Base Culture maple almond butter) 

Optional: 1 scoop of vanilla protein (I used Be Well By Kelly vanilla protein powder) 

Optional: 1 tbsp of chia seeds

For Toppings (optional):

Chopped Pecans

Drizzle of maple syrup

1 tbs of nut butter

Method

Mix oats, sweetener, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and chia seeds into a bowl. Fill with hot water. Microwave for 2-3 minutes or heat on the stove until thick and creamy. Heat pecans in skillet for 2 minutes or until golden brown with maple syrup or sweetener of choice. Place caramelized pecans and other optional ingredients on top of oats.

Enjoy!