Oatmeal with Protein Powder

Oatmeal with protein powder is the perfect post-workout meal to replenish your body with the best balance of protein, fats, and carbs to maximize recovery. 

Every Saturday I do a 10+ mile run with my running club. I always feel so good during the run, only to come home and crash and have no energy the rest of the day. I'm learning that I need to do a better job at fueling post run to make sure I'm quickly replenishing those depleted nutrients so I don't have cardio brain the rest of the day. This oatmeal with protein powder is quickly becoming my go-to breakfast during the week for post workout recovery. 

Oatmeal with Protein Powder:

The best part about oatmeal with protein powder is that it is completely adaptable to whatever protein powder you have on hand, and what flavors you prefer. While some might love oatmeal with vanilla protein powder, you might love birthday cake flavor, chocolate, cinnamon, or something completely different. You can use whatever powder you like! 

Oatmeal with Protein Ingredients:

I always make my protein oatmeal with 1/2 cup of dry oats, 1 cup almond milk, and 1 scoop of protein powder. I cook all of that in a pot on the stove until everything is well absorbed by the oats and then transfer to a bowl, and top with whatever fruit and toppings I have on hand. 

The Best Oatmeal Toppings:

Oatmeal with protein powder inherently does not taste as good as just plain oatmeal. There is definitely a protein powder feel to the dish which makes the toppings and mix-ins so important. Some of my favorite add-ins are:

• Peanut butter, almond butter, nut butter, etc...
• Fresh or frozen fruit
• Fresh or frozen berries
• Diced apples
• Cinnamon
• Vanilla extract
• Chia seeds, hemp heart, or flax seeds

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Author: Paige Flamm

Oatmeal with Protein Powder

Oatmeal with protein powder is the perfect post-workout meal to replenish your body with the best balance of protein, fats, and carbs to maximize recovery.

Prep time: 3 MinCook time: 7 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Oats
• 1 cup Almond Milk (or milk of choice)
• 1 scoop Protein Powder of Choice
• Toppings: Optional as desired

Instructions

1. In a small pot on the stove over medium heat mix together the oats, milk, and protein powder. Cook, stirring continually until all the liquid as been absorbed to your preference. 
2. Transfer the oatmeal to a bowl once it's done cooking and top with your desired toppings of choice. Serve immediately. 

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