High Protein Oatmeal

by Steph Sunshine at StephSunshine.com

Yield 1 serving

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk*
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 3 tbsp. protein powder (I used unflavored pea protein)
  • 2 tbsp. maple syrup

Optional Add-ins

  • Fruit (i.e. berries, sliced bananas)
  • 2 tbsp. chia seeds (see note)*
  • 2 tbsp. nut or seed butter
  • 1 tbsp. cacao or cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, add your oats, milk, and salt, then stir to combine.
  2. Turn your heat to high and bring the milk to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 3-5 minutes, until you've reached a consistency that's a bit more watery than you'd like (keep in mind it will get thicker after you add the protein powder).
  3. Add in protein powder, maple syrup, and any other add-ins you'd like, and stir well. Top with your choice of toppings (such as fruit, nuts, nut or seed butter) and enjoy!

Notes & Hints

You can use water or a mix of half water, half milk instead of milk; but I recommend using milk for the best texture and flavor.

Chia seeds absorb a lot of liquid, so I recommend increasing your milk to 1 3/4 cups (420 mL) if you want to include 2 tbsp. of chia seeds.

Be sure to wait until after the oats are cooked to add your protein powder, otherwise it may become gooey or clumpy.

Different types of protein powders may behave differently; if you're getting clumps when adding it directly, try mixing the powder with water or milk before mixing it into the oatmeal.

The protein content for this recipe is calculated using rolled oats, almond milk, pea protein powder, and 2 tbsp. peanut butter. Your protein content may be more or less depending on the options you choose.

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