High Protein Oatmeal
Starting your day with a healthy breakfast is important for a healthy metabolism. Oatmeal is a great breakfast, but we can make it even better by finding ways to increase our protein intake. Follow this recipe to create a powerful breakfast that is balanced with protein and carbs to keep our blood sugar balanced too! Your body will thank you!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Oats
- 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 2 tbsp Coconut flakes unsweetened
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- ¾ cup Cow's Milk whole milk or milk of choice
- ¼ cup Protein Powder vanilla or other flavor
- 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter all natural
Instructions
- Add the oats, chia seeds, coconut flakes, cinnamon, salt and milk into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1-4 minutes, depending on if using quick oats or rolled oats.
- Remove from microwave and mix in the protein powder and peanut butter.
Tips & Tricks
- Other Milks: Use an alternative milk of your choice. Canned coconut milk makes for a creamier dish & adds healthy fat & additional calories if you are looking for more calories at this meal.
- Sweetness: A flavored protein powder will have sweeteners added already (choose ones with less sugar added, OR that sweeten with stevia or monk fruit). Alternatively, you can use a plain, unflavored powder like plain collagen or whey & either add some sweet toppings like blueberries or keep it more savory. I used the Levels brand grass-fed whey vanilla in this recipe.
- Carbs & Oats: This recipe reduces the usual 1/2 cup serving of oats to 1/4 cup and swaps in other ingredients to make it lower carb and higher in protein and healthy fat.
- Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days
Notes
Nutrition Facts:
- 534 Calories
- 39 grams Protein
- 28 grams Fat
- 10 grams Fiber