Pumpkin Breakfast Porridge

I don’t know about you, but I love pumpkin. I love the versatility of canned pumpkin too. Muffins, breads, pies, desserts. You can do so much with it. I came up with this recipe as I was laying in bed the other morning.

This. This is a warm, fall morning breakfast that is grain free, sugar free and full of protein and nutrients. It’s also going to give you at least a couple of meals worth. I used my blender to pulse everything together and then simply heated it in the microwave. The rest went into the fridge for another busy morning for me to grab and go.

Some notes about my ingredient choices: Firstly, You may notice I tend to use a protein powder in some of my recipes. I really am loving Primal Kitchen, Primal Fuel in Vanilla Coconut. I really enjoy this brand and I recommend you give it a shot. I’m sure any vanilla protein powder will suffice in it’s place. If you don’t have protein powder on hand you don’t have to use it. I just appreciate the added protein here, plus this adds just a hint of sweetness. Second, I have to note, I absolutely die over Hannaford’s generic brand of Crunchy Almond Butter. I have tried a lot of almond butters and this really takes the cake in my book! Lastly, I peel and freeze bananas so I can grab them for smoothies and recipes any time. I was able to thaw one in the microwave for a few seconds to add to this.

Pumpkin Breakfast Porridge

Ingredients:

• 1 can of organic pumpkin
• 2 Tbsp coconut flour
• 3 Tbsp crunchy almond butter
• 1 scoop of protein powder
• 1 banana
• 1/2 c unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 c. frozen cauliflower rice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• pinch each ginger and nutmeg
• Toppings of choice- almond slivers, walnuts, coconut and raisins are all great on top.

Add all ingredients into your food processor. Pulse for at least 10 seconds to make sure everything has been incorporated. Pulse a few seconds more if needed, just don’t over pulse to ensure it still has a bit of a nutty texture. Warm a portion in the microwave and add toppings just before eating.

Cheers to a good start to the day!