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    Why didn't I think of this? Hubby is a genius!

    Posts: 497 Member
    edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
    Sometimes I don't want oatmeal AND a protein shake for breakfast if I do a hard workout in the morning, so I usually forego the protein shake and just have my oatmeal.

    So what do I see hubby do the other morning?


    Put a scoop of protein powder INTO his oatmeal!!!

    Derrr...

    Maybe everyone does this - who knows. All I know is, I can't believe I never thought of this. It was DELISH!

    Figured I'd share in case someone else was in the same quandary as I was and didn't figure out to do this!

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    • Posts: 2,258 Member
      i do this often :D i usually only use a half scoop to a serving of oatmeal, other wise the texture is weird to me...but i <3 chocolate protein powder, with some dried or shredded coconut in my oatmeal!
      i do the same with cream of wheat :)
    • Posts: 203 Member
      I don't use the entire scoop in mine but I love it! Best of both worlds :) It's fun trying different protein flavors with fruits too if you want to get creative with it. Enjoy!


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    • Posts: 406 Member
      I've done this before too! It's good. :)
    • Posts: 575 Member
      I have;

      Half a cup of oats, uncooked
      1 cup of milk mixed with 2/3 scoop of protein shake
      1 banana chopped up
      30gm of sultanas.

      Believe me - BEST BREAKFAST EVER.
    • Posts: 201 Member
      Yep, this is the way I eat my oatmeal every morning. I add a scoop of vanilla protein powder, cinnamon and a touch of vanilla extract. Sometimes I add chocolate protein powder instead, but I prefer vanilla.
    • Posts: 525 Member
      Yup, that's a good one. I use oatmeal, 1/2 scoop of Chocolate protein powder & a handful of blueberries. Good stuff.
    • Posts: 58 Member
      Me too. chocolate peanut butter powder, cinnamon, flax seed, oatmeal and coconut, yuuuuuummmmmm
    • Posts: 1,340 Member
      Or you can add .5cups of egg whites in your oatmeal during the last 45 seconds of cooking (assuming microwave).
    • Posts: 567 Member
      Even better??

      Protein Pancakes! :) I make these on a regular basis and looooOOOooove them. Lots of room to tweak to your preferences, too!

      Mix the following ingredients in a bowl until it makes pancake batter-like consistency:

      1/4 cup oatmeal
      1 whole egg
      3-4 egg whites
      1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (about 30g of powder)
      half a chopped apple
      a dash of cinnamon
      couple chocolate chips if you're feeling naughty

      Pour the mixture into a fry pan and cook on medium until one side is lightly browned.
      Flip it over until the other side is done.

      Calories: 342
      Protein: 39g
      Carbs: 28g
      Fats: 7g

      ** I add 2 tbsp of Greek yogurt and 1/2 tbsp of peanut butter as a spread on top for added protein, to come in around 50 grams.
    • Posts: 85
      Even better??

      Protein Pancakes! :) I make these on a regular basis and looooOOOooove them. Lots of room to tweak to your preferences, too!

      Mix the following ingredients in a bowl until it makes pancake batter-like consistency:

      1/4 cup oatmeal
      1 whole egg
      3-4 egg whites
      1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (about 30g of powder)
      half a chopped apple
      a dash of cinnamon
      couple chocolate chips if you're feeling naughty

      Pour the mixture into a fry pan and cook on medium until one side is lightly browned.
      Flip it over until the other side is done.

      Calories: 342
      Protein: 39g
      Carbs: 28g
      Fats: 7g

      ** I add 2 tbsp of Greek yogurt and 1/2 tbsp of peanut butter as a spread on top for added protein, to come in around 50 grams.

      I do just the oats, protein and egg whites...on the weekends I like to do this with pure pumpkin and pumpkin spice ITS DELISH!!!
    • Posts: 1,134 Member
      It's great to do that or you can do the reverse and add oatmeal to your protein shake. I often add ground flax seed too.

      I have made savory oatmeal with cheese & egg but it's tricky to get it right.
    • Posts: 582 Member
      I started doing that a few months ago and love it! I just usually put about a fourth of a scoop in there, but it does start me off well in the morning. =)
    • Posts: 545 Member
      Mmmmm all these posts sound delicious!! Def gonna try a few of them :)
    • Posts: 42 Member
      Yep, it's delicious!
    • Posts: 25 Member
      Oh my goodness! This will be happening tomorrow, thanks!
    • Posts: 248
      some people mix it in with their porridge too,
      thought this was a no brainer lol,,,, me and your hubby must be on the same wave length.
    • Posts: 56 Member
      Something else good to add to oatmeal and protein shakes. PB2 , powdered peanut butter. lot less calories and fat than the jar PB. Good stuff.
    • Posts: 47 Member
      show previous quotes

      I do just the oats, protein and egg whites...on the weekends I like to do this with pure pumpkin and pumpkin spice ITS DELISH!!!

      I do this too! I just use oats, protein, egg whites... but I sometimes throw in low calorie powdered sweetener, such as the little Propel packets for water. One or two of those and my pancakes taste like muffins!!

      My husband prefers apple sauce in his, but I love my Propel flavoring!
    • Posts: 149
      Make an oatmeal shake flavored with the protein powder :]

      http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/09/avena-healthy-oatmeal-shake.html
    • Posts: 46 Member
      Yep, I do it too. In fact I add both protein powder and ground flaxseeds to my oatmeal.
    • Posts: 107
      Oh my goodness! This will be happening tomorrow, thanks!

      Me too! I do like a full stomach b4 cardio...this sounds perfect.
    • Posts: 27
      these all sound yummy!!! and glad to hear there are various ways to mix it up!
    • Posts: 37 Member
      Genius! Thanks for the tip!
    • Posts: 55
      Burp, I mean bump!

      Got the recipes thanks!
    • Posts: 447
      You can also put the dry oats in a food processor until it's finely ground and then add it to your protein shake.
    • Posts: 40 Member
      :heart:
    • Posts: 497 Member
      some people mix it in with their porridge too,
      thought this was a no brainer lol,,,, me and your hubby must be on the same wave length.

      Well.... i have no brain LOL - so you guys may have an extra brain cell or 2....

      But I'm cuter than him. so at least i have that going for me!!!
    • Posts: 56 Member
      bump!
    • Posts: 116
      bump!!! I was just asking about this! You read my mind :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 107
      Bump
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