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Protein Packed Oatmeal Hot Cereal

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free, hot cereal, lowfat, oatmeal, protein packed, strawberry, vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 252kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cup oats, dry
  • 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
  • 1/4 cup, chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seed kernels
  • 1/2 cup, halves Dried Apricots

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Spread oats, almonds, pecans, and pumpkin seeds out on the baking sheet and mix a bit with your fingers to distribute evenly.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • Add dried fruit to the cooled oat, nut, and seed mixture.
  • Working in batches, pulse mixture in a food processor or blender until uniform in size and fairly smooth.
  • Store oatmeal mixture in an airtight container up to 1 month.
  • To serve - Add 1/4 cup oatmeal mixture and 1/2 cup water to a bowl. Microwave 45 seconds - 1 minute. Stir in desired toppings to taste.
  • For a family-size serving, add 1/4 cup per person and 1/2 cup water per person and heat over medium low heat in a saucepan until oatmeal reaches desired thickness. Stir in desired toppings to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g