Protein Oatmeal Recipe • Kath Eats

This protein oatmeal recipe contains 30 grams of protein per serving and is a delicious and nutritious breakfast to start your day!

You probably know that oatmeal is one of my tried and true favorite breakfast foods. It’s incredibly versatile, you could eat it 100 different ways!

Not only is it full of fiber, but it also has a large amount of vitamins and minerals that contribute to a balanced diet. However, one thing that oats are not particularly rich in is protein. Adding protein to oatmeal can help reduce cravings and increase feelings of satiety, making it a more complete meal.

Protein is certainly having its moment, I mean, and for good reason. It is an important macronutrient that contributes to building and repairing muscles and bones and also producing hormones and enzymes.

Today I’m sharing a recipe for protein oats, a derivative of my favorite banana whipped oatmeal, that you can try any day of the week. This recipe combines the warmth of oats with the sustaining power of protein, ensuring you stay satisfied and energized throughout your busy day.

The best protein oatmeal recipe

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup protein oats* or oat flakes
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup of water
• 1/2 ripe banana, thinly sliced
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla protein powder
• 1/3 cup whole milk cottage cheese
• 1 tablespoon almond butter
• tablespoon Greek yogurt (optional)

How to make protein oats

Step 1

Cook oats by combining protein oats (or rolled oats), water and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Cut half of a ripe banana into very fine pieces in the pot.

Step 3

Step away for a few minutes while the oats heat.

Step 4

Once it starts to bubble, stir vigorously from time to time to “whisk” the banana into the oats. It will take about 5 minutes for the oats on medium heat from start to finish to completely absorb the liquid. They will be ready when they reach the desired consistency.

Step 5

Remove from heat and stir in protein powder and cottage cheese.

Nutritional data

Serves 1.

• Calories: 437 kcal
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 17g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Fiber: 5g

Recipe Notes

• Add a pinch of chia seeds while cooking for more fiber.
• Drizzle your bowl of oatmeal with a touch of maple syrup for a little sweetness; Check out this post for healthier ways to sweeten oats.
• Feel free to use a plant-based protein powder if that is your preference; I personally wouldn’t choose chocolate protein powder, but that’s up to you!
• you could use steel cut oats if you prefer that texture. Note: Cooking time will likely be longer.

What is protein oats?

Bob’s Red Mill Protein Oats Pack 10 grams of protein per serving with just one simple ingredient (whole oats) with no added protein powders. Instead, they are grown from a special conventionally bred variety that is higher in protein and less processed than traditional oats. Not sponsored.

Be sure to check out my friend Brittany’s. protein oatmeal recipealso – it’s good!

All of my oatmeal recipes are linked here.

Have you tried adding protein powder to oats?

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