Description
A nutritious, high-protein oatmeal infused with vanilla flavor, made with rolled oats, protein powder, and almond milk for a creamy breakfast bowl topped with fresh fruits and nuts.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned or steel cut)
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (or plant-based protein)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: fresh strawberries, blueberries, 1 tbsp almond butter, maple syrup, chia seeds
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of almond milk and 0.5 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add the rolled oats to the boiling liquid. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and have reached your desired creamy consistency. For old-fashioned oats, this usually takes 5-7 minutes. For steel-cut oats, it will be longer, around 20-25 minutes.
- Once the oats are cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
- Allow the oatmeal to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes. This step is important to prevent the protein powder from clumping when added to very hot liquid.
- Stir in the vanilla protein powder until it is fully dissolved and well combined with the oatmeal.
- Transfer the creamy vanilla protein oatmeal to a serving bowl.
- Customize with your favorite toppings such as fresh sliced strawberries, blueberries, a drizzle of almond butter, a touch of maple syrup for extra sweetness, or a sprinkle of chia seeds for added fiber and omega-3s. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use plant-based protein powder for a vegan option.
- Adjust cooking time based on oat type: 5-7 minutes for old-fashioned, 20-25 minutes for steel-cut.
- Allow cooling before adding protein to avoid clumping.
- Toppings are optional and can be customized for taste and nutrition.