High Protein Creamy Morning Oats
Jump-start your day with our High Protein Creamy Morning Oats, a wholesome and delicious breakfast that’s packed with nutrients to fuel your morning. This recipe combines warming rolled oats cooked to creamy perfection with protein-rich additions like Greek yogurt and your favorite protein powder, ensuring a satisfying start that keeps you full and energized. Enhanced with chia seeds, chopped almonds, and a touch of cinnamon, these oats deliver balanced flavors and textures, while a drizzle of honey or maple syrup adds natural sweetness. Topped with vibrant fresh or frozen berries, this balanced breakfast is as beautiful as it is easy to make, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for busy mornings, this high-protein oatmeal is a must-try for health-conscious individuals seeking a nutritious, comforting way to begin their day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1.5 cups milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 cup fresh or frozen berries
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats are cooked and creamy.
Turn the heat off and add the protein powder to the oatmeal. Stir well until the protein powder is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Fold in the Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon, stirring until everything is well mixed.
Divide the creamy oats between two serving bowls.
Top each serving with a generous amount of fresh or frozen berries and a tablespoon of chopped almonds for added crunch.
Serve immediately while hot or allow it to cool slightly before enjoying.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 482 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.5 g | ||
| Protein | 72.1 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 908 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1809 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
