Description
A quick and nutritious Protein Powder Oatmeal recipe featuring creamy oats cooked on the stovetop and enhanced with vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, and optional toppings for a delicious and wholesome breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup water or milk of choice
- ½ scoop (15g) vanilla protein powder (or flavor of choice)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Fresh fruit
- Nuts
- Nut butter
- Seeds
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Boil Liquid: In a small saucepan, bring the water or milk to a boil over medium heat to prepare the cooking base for the oats.
- Cook Oats: Stir in the oats and reduce the heat to low. Let them simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats become soft and creamy.
- Add Flavors: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the protein powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until everything is well combined. Adjust thickness by adding a splash of milk if needed.
- Serve: Transfer the oatmeal to a bowl and add your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, nut butter, seeds, or chocolate chips for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Enjoy: Serve the oatmeal warm and enjoy a wholesome, protein-packed breakfast.
Notes
- Use milk instead of water for creamier oatmeal and extra nutrients.
- Choose your preferred flavor of protein powder to customize taste.
- Add toppings to increase texture, flavor, and nutritional value.
- Stir frequently while cooking oats to prevent sticking.
- Adjust the cooking time slightly to reach desired oatmeal consistency.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
