High Protein Oats Breakfast: Protein Powder Oatmeal with Blueberries Recipe

Stir protein powder into your morning oatmeal and suddenly a regular bowl becomes a high protein breakfast. Add blueberries because antioxidants and because they're delicious.

Cook 15 min Difficulty EASY 365 kcal
#vegetarian #high protein #diabetic friendly
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup
  • Unsweetened almond milk 2 cups
  • Vanilla protein powder 2 scoops
  • Fresh blueberries 1 cup
  • Chopped walnuts 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Maple syrup 1 tbsp
  • Ground cinnamon 0.5 tsp
  • Pinch of salt 1 pinch
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 48 g 52%
Protein 24 g 26%
Fat 7 g 17%
Serving size 325g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, combine oats, almond milk, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine.

  2. 2

    Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

  3. 3

    Once the oats have absorbed most of the liquid (about 5–7 minutes), remove the pan from heat.

  4. 4

    Immediately stir in the protein powder, mixing thoroughly to eliminate any clumps and ensure even distribution.

  5. 5

    Fold in most of the blueberries, reserving a few for topping. Let the oatmeal stand for 2 minutes to thicken.

  6. 6

    Divide the oatmeal into bowls, drizzle each with maple syrup, top with chopped walnuts and reserved blueberries. Serve warm.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The most essential ingredient is the vanilla protein powder, which increases the protein content and gives the oatmeal its 'high protein' character. Old-fashioned rolled oats and fresh blueberries also define the texture and flavor, offering sustenance and a sweet, tangy note.
Q. How should I control the heat to ensure perfect oatmeal texture?
Cook the oats over medium heat and stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning. Once the mixture thickens and most liquid is absorbed, promptly remove from heat to avoid overcooked or mushy oats. Stirring in the protein powder off-heat prevents clumping and keeps the oatmeal creamy.
Q. How do I keep my oatmeal from becoming too thick or lumpy after adding the protein powder?
Remove the pan from heat before adding protein powder. Stir it in thoroughly and let the mixture sit for about 2 minutes, which allows the oatmeal to thicken gently without clumping. Adding the powder too early or not mixing enough can cause lumps.
Q. What are the nutrition highlights for this recipe?
Each serving provides approximately 365 kcal, 24g protein (26% of calories), 48g carbohydrates (52%), and 7g fat (17%). This balance makes it a high-protein breakfast that is also vegetarian and suitable for diabetic-friendly meal planning.
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