You’ve heard it before and we will say it again: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But the kicker is, your go-to morning meal should feature nutrients to keep you satiated and satisfied (sugar-laden cereals just won’t cut it). Today, we’re sharing three protein-packed oatmeal recipes that promise to keep you full. It’s a healthy – and delicious – start to the year that belongs in your breakfast rotation. And with three exciting variations to choose from, you’ll never get bored.
Winter Citrus Oatmeal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup orange juice, store-bought or freshly squeezed
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1 Tbsp vanilla protein powder (optional)
1 Tbsp hemp seeds, plus more for topping
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup, plus more for topping
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch fine salt
1/2 tsp orange zest
Orange slices, for topping
Blueberry jam, for topping
Chopped pecans, for topping
Directions:
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the almond milk, orange juice, oats, protein powder, hemp seeds and maple syrup.
2. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for an additional five minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, salt and orange zest. If oatmeal appears thick, add an additional splash of almond milk.
4. Stir in orange slices, blueberry jam, pecans and maple syrup.
Cranberry, Coconut & Chia Oatmeal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1 Tbsp vanilla protein powder (optional)
1 Tbsp chia seeds
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup, plus more for topping
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch fine salt
Fresh cranberries, for topping (can substitute dried)
Flaked coconut, for topping
Roasted almonds, for topping
Maple syrup, for serving
Directions:
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the coconut milk, oats, protein powder, chia seeds and maple syrup.
2. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for an additional five minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt. If oatmeal appears thick, add an additional splash of coconut milk.
4. Stir in cranberries, coconut, almonds and maple syrup.
Chocolate, Banana & Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1 Tbsp vanilla protein powder (optional)
2 Tbsp honey, plus more for topping
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch fine salt
2 Tbsp natural peanut butter
1 banana, sliced
2 ounces dark chocolate, roughly chopped
1 pinch flaked salt, for topping
Directions:
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the almond milk, oats, protein powder and honey.
2. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for an additional five minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt. If oatmeal appears thick, add an additional splash of almond milk.
4. Stir in peanut butter, banana and dark chocolate. Top with flaked salt.
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