Easy Protein Oats
October 20, 2022
The days are getting chillier, which means you may be leaning less into your morning smoothie and craving something a bit warmer. If this is you right now, why not give protein oats a try? So easy to make and so easily adaptable to preferences as well as what you have on hand.
Organic oats are packed with important vitamins and minerals and are a great source of soluble fiber, which helps support digestion and feelings of fullness/satiety. They’re also a great foundation for other highly nutritious foods, like seeds, nuts, nut butters, fresh fruit — and even a pre-approved protein powder.
Generally speaking, a ratio of 1:2 (½ cup oats: 1 cup water/plant-based milk) works best. This recipe is a general base in terms of ingredients. Feel free to add or omit according to your preferences.
How to Add Protein to Your Oatmeal?
There’s so many different, unique (and a little funky) ways to add more protein to your morning oats. Below are a few of my favorite additions, that offer more grams per serving while also making it even tastier than plan oats.
- Protein powder; vanilla or chocolate
- Chia, hemp, flax seeds, nuts ; a perfect sprinkle topper or make it even thicker by stirring them in at the end
- Collagen peptides; I recommend flavorless
- Low fat cottage cheese; simply make your oats as normal, remove from heat and stir in organic cottage cheese
- Non-fat plain Greek yogurt; always a great option just make sure you get plain
- Nut and seed butters; a great topper that offers both protein and healthy fats
- Egg whites or whole eggs; high in protein, low in calories – whisk then add into pan and stir to keep them from scrambling
Why You’ll Love It
- Not only are they a fantastic source of energy to jumpstart your day, but they are also incredibly versatile.
- With just a few minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a delicious and nutritious breakfast that will keep you fueled throughout the day.
- Oats can help lower cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of heart disease, and even aid in digestion.
Recipe Cost Breakdown
½ cup organic gluten-free oats: $0.34
1 cup water or plant-based milk of choice: $1.01
1 scoop protein powder of choice: $2.24
Dash of vanilla: $0.62
Sprinkle of cinnamon: $0.07
½ banana: $0.31
Total Cost: $4.59
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
| ½ cup organic gluten-free oats | |
| 1 cup water or plant-based milk of choice | |
| 1 scoop protein powder of choice | |
| Pinch of sea salt | |
| Dash of vanilla | |
| Sprinkle of cinnamon | |
| ½ banana, sliced; optional |
Optional toppings
| Berries, coconut flakes, chia seeds, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, chopped nuts, nut butter, maple syrup, cacao powder, chocolate chips, honey… |
