Protein Oatmeal
Bulk up your oatmeal with protein using whey protein powder and chia seeds with this simple nourishing breakfast that you can make quickly!
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup+ 2 tablespoons water divided
- 1 ½ cups milk of choice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 1 banana sliced
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the water, milk and salt to a boil. Reduce the heat to low.
- While the liquid is cooking, dissolve the protein powder with 2 tablespoons water until smooth and consistent.
- Add the oats, chia seeds and light brown sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and have absorbed most of the liquid, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the dissolved protein powder and sliced bananas, cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes.
- Divide into two bowls. Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon, if desired and enjoy warm.
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Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 5 days in the fridge.
Make Ahead Tips: You can make the oatmeal in the microwave or on the stovetop in advance. To reheat, simply add a splash of milk or water and microwave for 1 minute.
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can use all milk or all water in the recipe instead of using the water and milk combination I used. You can also use any type of milk you'd like.
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 375mg | Iron: 3mg
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