High Protein Oatmeal (4 Delicious Flavors) | Bites of Wellness (2024)

BySamantha Rowland Posted onDecember 30, 2018March 9, 2024 Updated onMarch 9, 2024

Start your morning right with these recipes for high protein oatmeal!

These protein oatmeal recipes are so simple to make and packed with fiber, these healthy oatmeal recipes are sure to become your favorites!

You only need a few ingredients and there is 20 grams of protein and 2 full servings of veggies in each serving!

Why is it important to add protein to oatmeal

Protein provides the building blocks to repair and build muscle, skin, tissue and bones! It’s also extremely satiating (meaning it help you feel full for longer), which is why it’s great to start your day with protein. Adding protein to your breakfast can help you feel full for hours and feel really satisfied instead of hungry again in just an hour or two.

How to add protein to oatmeal

You can increase the protein in oatmeal a number of ways:

• Protein powder (my personal favorite)
• Collagen peptides
• Greek yogurt
• Egg whites (or egg white protein powder)
• Hemp hearts
• Peanut butter, almond butter
• Nuts and seeds

Best protein powder for oatmeal

The reason I love using protein powder is because it helps the oatmeal get extra creamy and rich!

Protein powder helps give it all the flavor of the instant oatmeal packs without the added sugar, sodium or artificial colors or flavors. I love using Nuzest Vegan Protein Powder.

TIP: When you are adding protein powder to your oatmeal, you will likely have to add additional liquid! For vegan protein, you might have to add 2-4 tablespoons. For whey or collagen protein, you may not have to add any, it depends on the brand you use.

I also love to use collagen peptides in my coffee and I often add them to my oatmeal if I did not add them to my coffee that day. I usually buy my Collagen Peptides from Thrive Market but you can also get them at Amazon. They are high quality, from grass fed cows and they are much less expensive than anything else on the market!

You can get 25% off your first order from Thrive Market today!

How to make oatmeal healthy

To make oatmeal healthier, add in things like vegetables and Omega-3 rich chia seeds or flax seeds, protein and vegetables. These recipes for all have 1 tablespoon of chia seeds and 2 cups of frozen cauliflower rice added to the oats to make healthier oatmeal.

Chia seeds are full of Omega-3’s, and are also a great source of fiber. I love chia seeds because they are like little sponges and absorb up to 5 times their weight in water. This makes you feel full for longer!

The combination of chia seeds and protein powder really helps increase the satiety (how full you feel).

TIP: If you don’t have chia seeds, you can also use 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds instead! Ground flax seeds are also a great source of Omega 3’s and fiber!

What vegetables can be added to oatmeal

Increase the nutritional value of your protein oatmeal by adding some veggies! My favorite go-to vegetables to add include:

• Cauliflower (I used frozen cauliflower rice)
• Zucchini (shredded, with the moisture squeezed out)
• Carrots (shredded)
• Pumpkin (canned)

How to make protein oatmeal

1. Start with your favorite oatmeal. I like to use rolled oats (sometimes called old fashion oats), and I always buy them gluten free. You could also use instant oats or steel cut oats but the cooking times might change for those.
2. Add chia seeds to the oats.
3. Add water and stir the chia seeds so they don’t stick together.
4. Add the frozen riced cauliflower rice to the bowl. Make sure you have a big enough bowl to fit the frozen cauliflower rice. Microwave for 3:30. You could also cook this on the stove on low heat, covered, stirring occasionally.
5. Once the oatmeal and cauliflower rice is done cooking, stir it well to make sure the chia seeds are not all stuck together. Add the protein powder and stir well.
6. Add the rest of your ingredients/toppings and serve hot or place in the fridge and serve cold, up to 24 hours later.

Ingredients and flavors

Blueberry Almond Oatmeal

• Start with your healthier base (oatmeal, chia seeds and cauliflower rice).
• Vanilla protein powder
• Cinnamon
• Milk of choice
• Top with defrosted frozen blueberries and almond butter

Cinnamon Walnut Cranberry Oatmeal

• Start with your healthier base (oatmeal, chia seeds and cauliflower rice).
• Vanilla protein powder
• Cinnamon
• Milk of choice
• Top with chopped walnuts and dried cranberries
  • Make sure you use apple juice sweetened cranberries to reduce the added sugar

Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl

• Start with your healthier base (oatmeal, chia seeds and cauliflower rice).
• Chocolate protein powder,
• Cacao powder
• Milk of choice
• Top with peanut butter and cacao nibs

Banana Nut Oatmeal

• Start with your healthier base (oatmeal, chia seeds and cauliflower rice).
• Vanilla protein powder,
• Cinnamon
• Milk of choice
• Top with sliced bananas and pecans