Warm High Protein Oatmeal - Cozy, Filling, and Simple
Upgrade your mornings with high protein oeatmeal—creamy, satisfying, and power-packed for lasting energy. A smart, delicious breakfast worth trying!
Equipment
- 1 medium pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats if needed)
- ¾ cup milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond/soy/oat milk)
- ½ cup water
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5%) or 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup liquid egg whites (optional, for extra protein and creaminess)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- Optional toppings: sliced banana, fresh berries, chopped nuts, nut butter, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, or a drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Warm the base: In a medium pot, add the oats, milk, water, salt, and cinnamon. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, ¾ cup milk of choice, ½ cup water, ¼ tsp fine sea salt, ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Lower the heat: Once it starts to bubble, reduce to low. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring every minute to prevent sticking. The mixture should thicken and look creamy.
- Add egg whites (if using): Slowly stream in the egg whites while whisking constantly. Keep the heat low and cook 1–2 minutes until the mixture returns to a gentle simmer and looks slightly fluffier. Do not let it boil hard or the eggs can curdle.¼ cup liquid egg whites
- Sweeten and flavor: Stir in vanilla and maple syrup or honey. Taste and adjust sweetness.1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- Stir in protein and seeds: Remove from heat. Fold in Greek yogurt (or whisk in protein powder) and the chia or flax. If using protein powder, add a splash of milk if it gets too thick.½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5%) or 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- Rest briefly: Let the oatmeal sit 1–2 minutes to set and thicken. This helps the chia or flax absorb liquid.
- Serve warm: Spoon into bowls and finish with your favorite toppings—think sliced banana, berries, a spoonful of peanut butter, or crunchy nuts.Optional toppings: sliced banana, fresh berries, chopped nuts, nut butter, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, or a drizzle of maple syrup
