Ingredients: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Recipe

• 1 cup (80g) quick or old fashioned oats (not steel cut)
• 1 ½ cups (360mL) water
• 1 scoop (33g) Ascent Vanilla Protein Powder
• ½ cup (60g) flour (all purpose, wheat, gluten free, etc)
• 1 tsp. Baking powder
• ¼ tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. Pumpkin pie spice
• 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree
• 1 whole egg
• 2 egg whites (or another whole egg)
• ½ tsp. Vanilla extract
• Sweetener to taste (I used ¼ cup granulated stevia)
• 2 tbsp. Chocolate chips
• Walnuts (for topping, optional)

INSTRUCTIONS: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Recipe

• Add oats and water to a large, microwave safe bowl.
• Microwave on high for 1:30.
• Stir, and microwave for another 60 seconds.
• Add cooked oats, pumpkin, egg whites, egg, and vanilla extract to a large bowl.
• Stir until combined.
• Add dry ingredients: protein powder, flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and sweetener.
• Mix until a smooth batter is formed.
• Spray a small glass loaf size dish (7x5 inch) with nonstick spray.
• Add the batter to the dish.
• Sprinkle the top with chocolate chips and walnuts.
• Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
• Let cool then cut into 4 bars and enjoy!

NUTRITION (PER BAR, TOTAL 4 BARS)

245 calories, 15 protein, 35 carbs, 5 fat, 5 fiber, 8 sugar