High(er) Protein Oatmeal?

stephinator92

Does anyone have any suggestions for adding protein to rolled oats? I'm thinking a scoop of protein powder or cottage cheese but I'm not sure how well the consistency will come out...

JeromeBarry1

Lots of people add a scoop of protein powder to their oatmeal. Look into the overnight oatmeal for ideas about adding fiber to it. It's a world of choices.

diannethegeek

I add half a scoop of protein powder and some extra water to mine. The consistency seems fine to me, but your mileage may vary.

Some people like their oats savory and will add an egg for protein.

Overnight oats usually use Greek yogurt in the recipe to add protein, but it is a very different consistency and usually served cold - so it may not be for everyone.

6pkdreamer

I've change from oat MEAL to oat BRAN as the protein is 50% higher. Much higher in fibre and more nutritious- B vitamins etc. No more calories and and more hygroscopic - more filling. I soak overnight with some sultanas for a creamer texture. I add a banana and microwave to make porridge.

mathandcats

I add protein powder and it is just fine in texture. If your powder has casein, it may thicken up, but you could add any liquid to thin it out more. Personally, I like when it thickens up a bit more, but that's a matter of preference for sure. For breakfast today, I had a serving of steel cut oats cooked in water with 20g of vanilla Quest protein powder, a dollop (30g) of greek yogurt, and some cut up fresh strawberries. Super tasty and kept me full until lunch. Another one I do often is raspberries and mini chocolate chips with either vanilla or chocolate protein powder.

MinmoInk

All these are great! I do the whey thing usually just because I like the taste. I also recommend trying quinoa breakfast porridge if you get tired of oatmeal.

6pkdreamer

MinmoInk wrote: »

All these are great! I do the whey thing usually just because I like the taste. I also recommend trying quinoa breakfast porridge if you get tired of oatmeal.

Quinoa is a good idea. Is the whey in liquid form from making yogurt or cheese that you make.

mathandcats

If you want a high protein without protein powder, you could try greek yogurt mixtures - you could make muesli or similar.

Densans

Greek yogurt, quark,egg whites/whole eggs or protein powder if you have.
With the protein powder I would recommend take a scoop and mix it with as little water as possible till it is more in a sludge form then mix it in with the oatmeal so you don't get any clumps when mixing it all together.

stephinator92

I ended up adding 1 tbsp of peanut butter and 1/4 c egg whites and it came out great! Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

snowflake930

Chia seeds, ground flax

Numer1ca

We add almonds. Some Ike's I grind them in a clean coffee grinder into a flour and add it.

Francl27

I do protein powder and nuts, usually. Turns into a pudding-like consistency and it's great for my sweet tooth.

CrabNebula

Egg whites are probably the laziest and least noticible way of doing it. You figure they would cook, but they don't, just disappear into the oatmeal matrix. You taste nothing, no change in texture, yet more proteinz.

poteatkd

6pkdreamer wrote: »

I've change from oat MEAL to oat BRAN as the protein is 50% higher. Much higher in fibre and more nutritious- B vitamins etc. No more calories and and more hygroscopic - more filling. I soak overnight with some sultanas for a creamer texture. I add a banana and microwave to make porridge.

and this^ right here is why I love the forums. Next grocery trip there will be oat bran purchased.

Francl27

poteatkd wrote: »

6pkdreamer wrote: »

I've change from oat MEAL to oat BRAN as the protein is 50% higher. Much higher in fibre and more nutritious- B vitamins etc. No more calories and and more hygroscopic - more filling. I soak overnight with some sultanas for a creamer texture. I add a banana and microwave to make porridge.

and this^ right here is why I love the forums. Next grocery trip there will be oat bran purchased.

I admit I'm curious now, but oat bran doesn't get cooked, right?

melissa6771

Here's a good recipe using oats and oat bran.

Baked Oatmeal

Servings: Usually 4 (or smaller, depending on hunger level.

Mix:
1 cup oatmeal, quick (mine's "toasted")
1 cup oat bran (this is a "hot cereal" which can be found in bulk bins, or packaged near other hot cereals or the baking aisle)
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
Dash salt

Blend:
2 whole eggs
1/2 cup FF plain yogurt
1 cup FF evaporated milk
1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened
1 tsp. cinammon
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (preferably freshly ground)
2 Splenda packets
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (mine is convection).

Spray 8X8" glass pan with non-stick spray (I use Mazola "Canola and Sunflower Oil" spray), OR line with Reynold's non-stick aluminum foil.

Combine first ingredients.

Hand-blend all additional ingredients.

Add wet ingredients to dry, stir, and put into pan and into oven immediately.

Cook for 25-30 minutes, OR until top is golden brown and oatmeal feels "firm" to the touch.

Cool for a few minutes and then turn out of the pan onto a cooling rack. Serve warm or cold. This is "portable". Wrap in waxed paper, and you can eat it on-the-go!

Serve hot or cold (or "toasted").

Optional: You can add nuts and dried fruits

Quinn_Baker

If you were going to add greek yogurt, would you add if after the oatmeal was made or in place of water?

TiffanyJane1721

I save the liquid whey that is leftover from when I make yogurt and I cook my steel cut oats in the when instead of water. Adds some great vitamins, minerals, and protein

try2again

Maybe I missed it, but do you add the protein powder before or after cooking the oatmeal? Do you adjust the water used for cooking?

pomegranatecloud

I like to add chia seeds, hemp heart seeds, nuts, or nut butters.

lousoulbody

This, so easy.... http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal

mathandcats

Whenever I add greek yogurt and/or protein powder to oatmeal, I do it after it's cooked. Usually I cook a big batch of oatmeal and reheat it for breakfasts throughout the week.

The exception to this is when I'm making an overnight oats type thing (yogurt flavoured as desired, with some milk and raw rolled oats added).

arditarose

Protein powder. Or you can check out MyOatmeal and make your own. You can put a mix together higher in protein on their site in any flavor you want. I've never used it but heard good things.

Jelaan

try2again wrote: »

Maybe I missed it, but do you add the protein powder before or after cooking the oatmeal? Do you adjust the water used for cooking?

I add my protein powder after cooking my oatmeal (in almond milk), and I do add a little more liquid - just depends how firm or runny you like your oatmeal.