High Protein Creamy Oats
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp nut or seed butter
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Grated apple or mashed ripe banana (optional)
- Maple syrup, to taste
- ¼ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt (optional)
Topping ideas:
- sliced bananas, chopped apple, berries, chopped nuts, hemp seeds, nut/seed butter, etc…
- Note: ~ My favorite combination is grated apple and dates stirred in and topped with a dollop of yogurt, chopped apple, peanut butter, and cinnamon!
Items you can prep ahead (optional)
- These oats can be made ahead and enjoyed cold the next day or reheated.
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg thoroughly.
- In a medium microwave safe bowl (use a good sized bowl so it doesn’t overflow in the microwave), stir together the water, oats, chia, and salt. Microwave for about 2 minutes, then give it a stir and microwave for 30 more seconds (you want it to still be a little bit liquidy so that eggs can easily mix in, but not watery - see video).
- Immediately (while the oats are still piping hot) slowly pour the egg into the oats while whisking the oats constantly. Stir in the nut butter, cinnamon, and any other mix-ins.
- Add sweetener to taste and top with desired toppings.
- These oats are delicious both warm and cold the next day.
Notes
Substitutions:
- To make vegan, skip the egg.
Storage:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Leftovers + Repurposing:
- Enjoy leftovers chilled and topped with all the toppings or warm it up on low power in the microwave until warmed through.
- Add a heaping scoop to your morning smoothie to thicken it up.