The Hungry Skier: Pumpkin and Maple-Nut Oatmeal

"This fun twist on a familiar breakfast incorporates three energy-packed foods—nuts, vegetables, and whole grains—into a high-carb meal that's ideal for heavy training days," according to Outside Magazine. "Servings: 2, cooking time: 15 minutes" — “This fun twist on a familiar breakfast incorporates three energy-packed foods—nuts, vegetables, and whole grains—into a high-carb meal that’s ideal for heavy training days,” according to Outside. “Servings: 2, cooking time: 15 minutes”

It’s that time of year, and we’ve got a quick-and-easy recipe from scratch for the time-crunched athlete, courtesy of Outside Magazine. If you’re a pumpkin freak, this breakfast dish could be right up your alley. Either way, it’s a spiced-up alternative to traditional oatmeal for those autumn mornings.

Servings: 2

Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

3/4 cup canned pumpkin

1.2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups rolled oats (also called old-fashioned oats)

1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice

2 tablespoons pecans, chopped

2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions:

Combine pumpkin and salt with three cups of water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.

Add oats and pumpkin-pie spice. When mixture starts to bubble, reduce heat to low. Stir occasionally until oats are cooked and thickened, about eight minutes.

Top with pecans and maple syrup.

Nutrition per serving:

362 calories

9 grams fat

63 grams carbohydrates

11 grams dietary fiber

10 grams protein

For more healthy recipes for the time-crunched athlete, click here.

Alex Kochon

Alex Kochon (alex@fasterskier.com) is the former managing editor at FasterSkier. She spent seven years with FS from 2011-2018, and has been writing, editing, and skiing ever since. She's making a cameo in 2020.