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

lipglossjunky73 · March 2012

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!

rockerbabyy · March 2012

i do this often

i usually only use a half scoop to a serving of oatmeal, other wise the texture is weird to me...but i

chocolate protein powder, with some dried or shredded coconut in my oatmeal!
i do the same with cream of wheat

jrodx2 · March 2012

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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andreanicole686 · March 2012

I've done this before too! It's good.

ashleab37 · March 2012

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.

piebird79 · March 2012

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.

Dan112358 · March 2012

Yup, that's a good one. I use oatmeal, 1/2 scoop of Chocolate protein powder & a handful of blueberries. Good stuff.

scicco · March 2012

Me too. chocolate peanut butter powder, cinnamon, flax seed, oatmeal and coconut, yuuuuuummmmmm

Trail_Addict · March 2012

Or you can add .5cups of egg whites in your oatmeal during the last 45 seconds of cooking (assuming microwave).

SmashleeWpg · March 2012

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.

ClascyParra · March 2012

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!!!

Sp1nGoddess · March 2012

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.

bhalter · March 2012

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.

LilSomethin · March 2012

Mmmmm all these posts sound delicious!! Def gonna try a few of them

slightlycrunchy · March 2012

Yep, it's delicious!

MissSifaka · March 2012

Oh my goodness! This will be happening tomorrow, thanks!

BazAbroad · March 2012

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.

joec63 · March 2012

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.

WittneeT29 · March 2012

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!!!

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!