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How to Make Oatmeal
Learn how to make the perfect bowl of creamy & hearty Oatmeal. It is the perfect high-protein fiber-packed breakfast to power you through your day (16g protein)! Enjoy these 6 easy variations; chocolate, peanut butter, pumpkin spice, apple cinnamon, banana nut, strawberries & cream, and blueberry.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 156 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 coop protein powder optional
Flavor Combos:
Banana Nut
- ½ banana sliced
- 1 Tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- Pinch cinnamon
Chocolate Peanut Butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons chocolate chips
- Nuts for topping
- drizzle with melted chocolate and peanut butter for topping, if desired
Apple Cinnamon
- ½ diced or sliced apple
- 1 tablespoon Chopped Pecans
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Banana Blueberry
- ½ sliced banana
- ¼ cup blueberries
- 1 teaspoon almond butter
- sprinkle of chia seeds
Strawberries and Cream
- ½ cup sliced strawberries
- 1 Tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- sprinke of coconut for topping
Pumpkin Spice
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
- pecans for topping
Instructions
- Add the oats, milk, water, and salt to a medium saucepan.
- Bring the to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the oats have thickened and cooked through.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the protein powder (if desired). If the batter is too thick, add another ¼ cup of milk.
- Stir in mixings and toppings of choice and enjoy immediately!
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Notes
- Nutritional information includes base recipe only.
- A scoop of protein powder is about 2 Tablespoons
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
338mg
(14%)
Potassium
208mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
152IU
(3%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 152IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.