High(er) Protein Oatmeal?

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.

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 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.

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.

Chia seeds, ground flax

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

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.

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

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

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

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).

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.