Protein Oats Recipe
This Protein Oats Recipe is a hearty and filling breakfast made with minimal effort and wholesome ingredients! It's ready in minutes on the stovetop, with over 24 grams of protein per serving.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 415kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan
- rubber spatula or whisk
Ingredients
- 1 - 1.5 cups whole milk (or any milk of choice, add as desired to reach desired consistency)
- 1 - 1.5 cups water (add as desired to reach desired consistency)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 - 4 tablespoons maple syrup (to taste, or use sweetener of choice)
- ⅔ cup Protein Oats (Bob's Red Mill brand, 2 servings or 96 grams)
- ⅓ cup Almond Protein Powder (Bob's Red Mill brand, 1 serving or 44 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (to taste)
- Fresh berries, yogurt, honey, bananas, nut butter, chocolate chunks, nuts, and granola for topping (or any toppings you like!)
Instructions
- Add 1 - 1.5 cups of water, 1.5 cups of milk, 2 -4 tablespoons of maple syrup, and ¼ teaspoon ofkosher salt to a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Bring to a soft boil over medium-low heat and stir to dissolve the ingredients.
- Once the milk and water mixture is boiling, add in ⅔ cup of protein oats and ⅓ cup of almond protein powder. Stir or whisk to dissolve the protein powder.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until it has thickened considerably.
- After the oat and almond protein powder mixture has thickened further, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Simmer for another 3-5 minutes to thicken, or until the desired consistency is reached. (Keep in mind that oats will thicken even more when they cool. If making this recipe for the first time, add more or less liquid to achieve the consistency you prefer.)
- Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop. We don't recommend freezing this dish as it will affect the texture.
Notes
- The nutrition facts provided use whole milk, and does not include any toppings. The oatmeal is 24 grams of protein per bowl without any additional toppings added.
- Gently boil the milk and water mixture, then immediately reduce the heat to a simmer. Milk can scald (burn) easily, and we don’t want that. With that said, we do need to gently boil the mixture for a few moments to dissolve the salt. After that, reduce to a simmer to avoid any burning. Keep a close eye on it and stir often. Don’t walk away from the pot!
- Add more milk or water if needed. If the oatmeal base becomes too thick, don't fret! A splash of milk or water will help thin it out and give it a better consistency.
- Sweeten to taste. Sweeten according to your desired preferences. Keep in mind that the toppings will add more sweetness as well.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 5mg