Super Seedy Protein Porridge, Brilliant idea ~ Adjust your pace for Summer Running

This super seedy porridge is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even an afternoon snack!

It’s packed with ALA-Rich hemp and chia seeds plus pepitas and some collagen for an extra boost of protein plus a small amount of nut butter. DELICIOUS!

I also added some delicious spices ~ cinnamon, ginger, & cloves ~ you can easily substitute pumpkin pie spice if you have it on hand.

Personally I do not add any sweetener but you if you prefer, you can add a small amount of maple syrup. After topping off your bowl with your favorite toppings, you may also discover, no additional sweetener is needed.

If you’ve been following me for a while either here on my blog, or Instagram, you know I love a loaded oat bowl. Here’s a list of my favorite toppings:

• dark chocolate ~ my fave is HU
• grain-free granola ~ this one is my favorites on my blog or this store bought one or this one
• fresh berries
• and protein nice cream ~ I make mine with this French Vanilla Protein powder

While the ingredient list for this porridge seems long, it’s mostly spices and flavorings. Feel free to substitute anything or omit based on what you have in your pantry. I am all about adapting recipes but most of these ingredients are pantry friendly. You can easily keep this nut free by using sunflower butter in place of my fave, almond butter.

I’ve made this recipe a handful of times and I am not sure I will make oats any other way again. In the past I made my oats with ground flax seeds, a pinch of sea salt, a little cinnamon. But the addition of chia seeds, pepitas, spices, and a small amount of nut butter take this porridge up a notch for sure.

It’s perfect after a long run, even the warm summer ones. Last Friday it was hot, windy, and I definitley I ran out of gas towards the end of my run. FYI…I also ran closer to 13.1 miles but my watch died at 12.7….I was a bit bummed 😉.

I ended up running, jogging, and walking the last couple miles which I didn’t feel bad about. Whoever came up with the idea to adjust your running paces when it hot and humid, it’s a BRILLIANT IDEA. Trust me, I am not complaining since we had such a horrible spring and a very long winter. I love summer running but remember to slow down, hydrate, and recover!

If you are not into have oats on hot summer days, try topping off your oats with nice cream. The warm oats and cool nice cream…..a match made in heaven.

SUPER SEEDY PROTEIN PORRIDGE

INGREDIENTS:

• about 1/2 cup sprouted oats
• 1/4 cup non dairy milk of choice
• 1 scoop of collagen9
• 1 tablespoon raw pepitas
• pinch ground ginger & cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon nut butter, plus more for serving
• splash vanilla
• berries, granola, and nice-cream for serving optional

DIRECTIONS:

1. Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil over medium low heat. Add oats and nut milk.
2. Turn down heat and stir in remaining ingredients except for the optional toppings listed at end.
3. Cook stirring occasionally till the oats are creamy and tender….about 7 minutes.
4. Pour in bowl. Top with optional toppings…..Don’t forget the nice-cream.

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How do you like to top your oats?

Have you made protein nice cream?

What’s your favorite flavor of real ice cream?