Description
Start your day with a protein-packed and delicious bowl of Protein Powder Oatmeal. This easy recipe combines the heartiness of oats with the nutritional boost of protein powder, creating a satisfying breakfast option that will keep you full and energized.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- pinch of salt
- 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- optional toppings (fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, chocolate chips)
Oatmeal:
Additional:
Instructions
- Cook Oats: In a medium saucepan, combine oats, water or milk, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5–7 minutes until creamy.
- Add Protein Powder: Remove from heat, cool slightly, then stir in protein powder until dissolved.
- Optional: Mix in nut butter and sweetener. Serve warm with toppings.
Notes
- Allow oatmeal to cool slightly before adding protein powder for best texture.
- You can also microwave oats and liquid, then stir in protein powder.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
