Pumpkin Protein Overnight Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 cup steel cut oatmeal
• 1 pouch Manitoba Hemp Hearts (Optional but this is the secret ingredient that adds more protein to the recipe!)
• 1 15 oz can can pumpkin puree
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (can substitute skim or coconut milk)
• 1/4 cup sugar (or sweetener of choice)
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 sprinkle cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add all ingredients, except cinnamon, to crockpot

2. 2

   Stir ingredients in crockpot

3. 3

   Turn on crockpot to low heat and cook for 8-9 hours.

4. 4

   Stir before serving warm. Add sprinkle of cinnamon to top of oatmeal if desired.