Maple Pecan Protein Oatmeal

Name: Maple Pecan Protein Oatmeal
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 19 min
Ingredients: 80 g Rolled oat; 360 ml Milk, divided; 120 ml Water; 30 g Protein powder; 2 tbsp Maple syrup; 20 g Pecan, chopped

Maple Pecan Protein Oatmeal · ready in 19 min · 2 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients

A cozy bowl inspired by North American maple breakfasts, with creamy oats, toasted pecans, and a protein boost stirred in off the heat for a smooth finish.

Prep: 8 min
Cook: 11 min
Total: 19 min
Serves: 2
kcal: 420
Difficulty: easy

Breakfast Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 2 servings

80 gRolled oat
360 mlMilk, divided
120 mlWater
30 gProtein powder
2 tbspMaple syrup
20 gPecan, chopped

Equipment

stovetop, measuring spoon, saucepan, skillet, spatula, whisk, mixing bowl, serving bowl, spoon

Instructions

Mise en place
Gather and measure all ingredients with a saucepan, skillet, spatula, whisk, mixing bowl, measuring spoon, scale, and 2 serving bowls. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.
Toast pecan
Toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often until fragrant and lightly browned. · 3 min
What to look for: Pecans smell nutty and show golden edges.
Mix protein slurry
Whisk protein powder with 60 ml measured milk in a bowl until smooth, then keep the slurry off the heat. · 2 min
What to look for: Slurry is smooth with no dry powder pockets.
Cook oat base
Simmer rolled oats with 300 ml milk and 120 ml water in a saucepan, stirring often until creamy and thick. · 7 min
What to look for: Oats are soft and the liquid looks creamy rather than watery.
Enrich oatmeal
Remove the pan from heat, stir in the protein slurry, and let the oatmeal thicken gently without boiling. · 2 min
What to look for: Oatmeal looks glossy, creamy, and evenly blended.
Sweeten oatmeal
Stir in maple syrup and most of the toasted pecans until evenly mixed and glossy. · 1 min
What to look for: Maple syrup is fully blended and pecans are evenly scattered.
Serve warm
Spoon the oatmeal into 2 bowls and top with the remaining toasted pecans for a warm breakfast. · 1 min
What to look for: Each bowl is creamy with toasted pecans on top.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	420
Protein	26 g
Carbohydrates	48 g
of which sugars	20 g
Fat	14 g
of which saturated	4 g
Fibre	5 g
Sodium	133 mg

Nutri-ScoreA

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk, tree nuts

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 4 days
Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
Reheat gently with a splash of milk or water, stirring until hot and creamy throughout.

Ingredient substitutions

Rolled oat

Quick oat: Use the same weight and reduce simmering slightly if the texture thickens fast.

Milk

Water: Use the same amount for a lighter porridge with less creaminess.

Water

Milk: Use the same amount for a creamier bowl.

Protein powder

Milk: Use extra milk and simmer longer, but the final protein will be lower.

Maple syrup

Honey: Use the same amount for a floral sweetness instead of maple depth.

Pecan

Walnut: Use the same weight for a slightly more bitter toasted nut flavor.