Protein Oatmeal Bowl (Printable Version)
Creamy, high-protein oatmeal with vanilla protein, milk and oats; topped with banana, nuts, chia and berries.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats & Liquids
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups unsweetened milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1 pinch salt
→ Protein & Sweetener
04 - 1 scoop (approximately 30 grams) vanilla protein powder
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
→ Toppings (optional)
06 - 1 small banana, sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, such as almonds or walnuts
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh berries
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium saucepan, add rolled oats, unsweetened milk, and a pinch of salt. Bring mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
02 - Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats are softened and the mixture has a creamy texture.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat and allow to cool for 1 minute. Stir in vanilla protein powder until mixture is smooth and fully blended.
04 - Mix in maple syrup or honey until thoroughly combined.
05 - Distribute oatmeal into serving bowls. Garnish with banana slices, chopped nuts, chia seeds, and fresh berries according to preference.
# Expert Insights:
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- It transforms simple oatmeal into a meal that actually keeps you full till lunch.
- You can completely customize toppings to fit your cravings or whatever's left in the pantry.
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- Adding protein powder while the oatmeal is still boiling causes it to clump and get weirdly gritty.
- Letting the oats rest off heat for a minute before mixing in extras makes everything smoother and more luscious.
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- Let your oatmeal cool just slightly before stirring in protein, or it’ll seize up fast.
- A pinch of cinnamon and splash of vanilla extract is the fastest way to make it taste like dessert — even for breakfast.