High Protein Oatmeal

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water

• ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 scoop (approximately ¼ cup) protein powder

• ¼ cup yogurt (can be skipped for a vegan option or replaced with coconut yogurt)

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

• Pinch of salt, to taste

• Nuts to sprinkle (optional)

Instructions:

Microwave Oatmeal:

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine ½ cup of oats and 1 cup of water.

2. Heat on high for 2 minutes, stir, and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

3. Remove from the microwave.Mix in the vanilla protein powder, yogurt, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt.

4. Top with nuts/fresh berries/bananas or any other fruit that you like.

Stovetop Oatmeal:

1. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.

2. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the old-fashioned rolled oats.

3. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reaching the desired consistency.

4. Remove from heat and mix in the protein powder, yogurt, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt.

5. Transfer to a bowl and serve, topped with nuts/fresh berries/bananas or any other fruit that you like.

Notes:

• Any type of oats can be used for high-protein oatmeal. For steel-cut or porridge oats, soak them overnight before cooking for 20-30 minutes and adjust water accordingly.

• Quick-cook oats require less time on the stove; cook for about 5 minutes and check for the desired consistency.

• Some whey protein may clump when mixed. To avoid this, mix the protein powder first with the yogurt before incorporating it into the oatmeal.