High Protein Oatmeal

Oatmeal is my one of my favorite meals for breakfasts. It can be prepared quickly and it’s filling so I don’t get hungry until lunch.

I recently started to add protein powder into my oatmeal for a complete nutritious meal. The first time I made the mistake of mixing oats with the protein powder first and then cooking it in the microwave. The texture was gross and lumpy. This is because the protein powder will cook when boiled and it will curdle. The trick is to mix in the protein powder after making the oatmeal.

How to cook oatmeal with protein powder

1. Cook your oatmeal in the microwave
   1. Take 50 grams of oats
   2. Add 200 ml of water, milk or almond milk
   3. Add chia or flax seeds
   4. Give it a quick stir
   5. Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes
2. Remove from the microwave and combine the protein powder with the oatmeal
   1. Stir one scoop of protein powder into the oatmeal, OR
   2. Mix one scoop of protein powder with some water or milk until smooth and stir the mixture in the oatmeal
3. Let the oats sit for 5 minutes, stir and serve immediately
4. For extra flavor, top with dark chocolate, cinnamon, fresh or frozen fruits, cashew nuts, peanut or almond butter. You can also add some cottage cheese or yogurt.
5. For the overnight oatmeal:
   1. Prepare the oatmeal as described the night before.
   2. Alternatively you can mix 150 grams of yogurt, 50 grams of oatmeal, a scoop of protein powder, chia seeds, hemp powder,…
   3. Store in the fridge overnight.

How to cook oatmeal with egg whites

Alternatively you can add egg whites to your oatmeal instead of protein powder.

1. Take 50 grams of oats
2. Beat two egg whites with a fork and pour over the oats
3. Add 200 ml of water, milk or almond milk
4. Add chia or flax seeds
5. Give it a quick stir
6. Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes, mix the oatmeal and if necessary microwave it for another minute
7. Remove from the microwave and let the oats sit for 5 minutes, stir and serve immediately
8. For extra flavor, top with dark chocolate, cinnamon, fresh or frozen fruits, cashew nuts, peanut or almond butter. You can also add some cottage cheese or yogurt.

How to cook protein oatmeal on the stove

1. Take 50 grams of oats
2. Add 200 ml of water, milk or almond milk
3. Add cinnamon stick, chia or flax seeds
4. Stir and bring to boil
5. Stir, reduce the heat and let it cook for about 5 minutes while stirring frequently
6. Add your choice of protein
7. 1. One scoop of protein powder
   2. Beat two egg whites with a fork and pour in the oats
8. Stir and bring to simmer
9. Let it cook for about 5 minutes while stirring frequently
10. Remove from heat and let the oats sit for 5 minutes, stir and serve immediately
11. For extra flavor, top with dark chocolate, cinnamon, fresh or frozen fruits, cashew nuts, peanut or almond butter. You can also add some cottage cheese or yogurt.