High Protein Stovetop Oatmeal
This high protein stovetop oatmeal makes for a hearty, delicious, healthy breakfast. With gluten-free oats and almond milk, this recipe is dietary friendly! Rolled oats are less processed and simple to prepare on the stovetop–it only takes 10 minutes! I love topping my oatmeal with bananas, cacao nibs, almond butter, chia seeds, pecans, coconut, and chopped up rise bar bits for protein! This is my absolute favorite combo! Everything just goes so well together–there are soft, smooth, and crunchy textures, making each bite enjoyable.
For my breakfast rotation, I like to switch it up with chia pudding, oatmeal, and the occasional pancakes when I feel like treating myself. I like to have Trader Joe’s bulk gluten-free rolled oats on hand in my pantry. Rolled oats are so versatile! You can make oat flour by processing them in a blender, use them for baking cookies, or cook them with milk for an oatmeal.
I’m always looking for ways to get protein into my breakfasts, since I can’t have greek yogurt or eggs anymore (my usual go-tos). Rise Bar is the simplest protein bar on the market. Each bar packs 15g of protein. They sell both whey protein and plant-based protein bars–I opted for the plant-based options (Lemon Cashew, Chocolate Coconut, Sunflower Cinnamon). Not only are Rise Bars soft and delicious; they are also gluten, peanut, and soy-free! I put half of a bar in my oatmeal–it goes super well with oatmeal because both are soft and chewy, so with each bite, it blends together in your mouth!
This will be my go-to post workout protein fix and I will continue to incorporate it into my breakfasts for protein!
High Protein Stovetop Oatmeal
Megan | August 19, 2019
- prep time: 3 minutes
- cook time: 12 minutes
- total time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 large serving, or 2 small servings
Ingredients:
Oats
- 1 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- salt
Toppings
- 1/2 Rise Bar, diced
- 1/2 banana
- chia seeds
- almond butter
- cacao nibs
- pecans
- coconut chips
Instructions:
Oats
- Heat a pot over medium heat, add almond milk, and bring to a boil.
- Add oats and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Stir occasionally for 10 minutes until oats absorb liquid and become thick.
Toppings
- Top with Rise Bar, banana, chia seeds, almond butter, cacao nibs, pecans, and coconut chips. Or any toppings you desire.
Dietary Information: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan
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