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Nutrition

4 Fall Oatmeal Recipes to Fuel Your Training

Author: Tough Mudder November 3, 2022
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Why We’re Giving You 4 Fall Oatmeal Recipes…

Oatmeal is a breakfast staple, and it’s so easy to make. Oats are a healthy carbohydrate and are digested at a slower rate which makes your energy last longer. If you have no energy, your training is going to suffer. Here are some of our favorite Fall oatmeal recipes to fuel your training:

Fall Oatmeal Recipe #1: Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

This is the ultimate fall oatmeal recipe, it has pumpkin in it which is suited for the season PLUS it had incredible health benefits

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of plain oats
  • 1 cup of your preferred milk. Add more as you wish
  • 1/4 cup of canned pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 tsp of pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp of vanilla
  • Chopped pecans, measure with your heart
  • 1/4 cup of maple syrup

You could swap the pumpkin pie spice for 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and 1/4 tsp of nutmeg.

Instructions:

  • Combine oatmeal, milk, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla in a bowl. Mix until combined
  • Heat in the microwave for 3 minutes or until hot
  • Take out of the microwave and give it another good mix
  • Add vanilla and pecans on top

Fall Oatmeal Recipe #2: Pecan Pie Oatmeal

We know the pumpkin pie or pecan pie debate is a heated one, which is why we couldn’t leave out pecan pie. Try this delicious Fall oatmeal recipe to fuel your training!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of plain oats
  • 1 cup of milk. Add more as you wish
  • 1 tsp of vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp of nutmeg
  • 1 tsp of cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup of chopped pecans (give or take some, your choice)
  • 1/4 cup of maple syrup (we prefer the real stuff, but any kind works)

Instructions:

  • Combine oats, milk, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a bow. Mix until combined
  • Microwave for 2 minutes or until hot
  • Take out of the microwave, give it a good mix
  • Mix in pecans and maple syrup

Fall Oatmeal Recipe #3: Spiced Cranberry Apple Oatmeal

Not a pie person? Try this savory Fall oatmeal recipe to fuel your training

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of plain oats
  • 1 cup of milk. Add more as you wish
  • 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp of nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp of brown sugar
  • 1 apple
  • 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen cranberries
  • A touch of salt

Instructions

  • Cut up your apple into slices
  • Combine oats, milk, apple slices, cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and salt
  • Microwave for 3 minutes or until oatmeal & cranberries are hot
  • Mix, add more spices on top if you prefer, and enjoy!

Fall Oatmeal Recipe #4: Peanut Butter & Banana Oatmeal

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of plain oats
  • 1 cup of milk, add more as you wish
  • Scoop of peanut butter (measure with your HEART)
  • 1 medium banana
  • Honey (measure with your heart again)
  • Optional: chia seeds, flax seeds, or crushed almonds

Instructions:

  • Combine oats, milk, peanut butter, and sliced banana in a bowl. Add any optional ingredients if you’d like
  • Microwave for 2 minutes or until hot
  • Add honey drizzle on top and mix
  • Enjoy!

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