Skip the latte, put pumpkin spice in your oatmeal instead. With added protein, this fall-flavored breakfast actually fuels you instead of just giving you a sugar rush.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, water, and salt. Stir to mix well.
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the oats begin to soften after about 5 minutes, stir in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Reduce heat to low.
After 2-3 more minutes, add the vanilla protein powder and cinnamon, stirring constantly to fully dissolve the powder and avoid clumping.
Remove from heat once the mixture is thick and creamy (about 10 minutes total cook time). Stir in the maple syrup, then portion into bowls and serve immediately.