High Protein Microwave Oatmeal + Frozen Berries
These 5-minute protein oats with 5 ingredients made in the microwave are a healthy way to start your morning with protein-packed energy and antioxidants. Perfect pre-workout snack.
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This oatmeal is such a cozy treat in the morning and a great way to help you hit those protein goals. It’s like a warm, thick, vanilla-y bowl of jammy, berry goodness.
Honestly, I could eat this every day. And actually, I have eaten this every morning for about the past two weeks. So I figured it was time to share on the blog! And here we are…
What’s in this high-protein oatmeal?
- Frozen mixed berries
- Instant/rolled oats
- Vanilla protein powder
- PBfit powdered peanut butter (lower-fat option) or regular peanut butter
- Milk or plant-based milk (I drink Fairlife milk, which is higher in protein and lactose-free)
- Optional: sweetener to taste
How to make high-protein oatmeal
- Microwave frozen berries in a bowl for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
- Remove from microwave and mash up the berries with a spoon.
- Add in oats, protein powder, PBfit/peanut butter, milk, sweetener (if desired) and any desired add-ins (see below).
- Microwave for 1 more minute and enjoy!
Video tutorial: How to make this recipe
Make these high-protein oats overnight
You can easily turn this recipe into overnight oats if you’d prefer to grab n’ go in the morning or want a cooler treat for warmer months.
To make these high protein overnight oats, follow the recipe below up until step xx, where you microwave the oats for a second time. Instead, allow the mixture to sit overnight in the refrigerator.
Is oatmeal good for a high-protein diet?
Oatmeal can be great for a high-protein diet.
A half-cup serving of oats contains about 5g of protein and 23g net carbs, according to the USDA.
So yes, oats are definitely more carb than protein. But oatmeal is one of the easiest quick meals you can throw together on the go and boost with protein powder.
Why this oatmeal is a great pre-workout snack
The carbs in the oats, protein and — if you use regular peanut butter — fats, make for a combination that’ll keep you full for longer.
Oats are complex carbohydrates, which take longer to break down and keep you energized for longer while maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
The antioxidants in berries can also provide nutrients that pave the way for a smoother recovery.
Make this oatmeal recipe more filling
This recipe contains ¼ cup of oats. If you’d like a more satiating meal, consider doubling the amount of oats in this recipe and increasing the amount of milk accordingly.
What can I add to my oatmeal?
Some of my favorite toppings or add-ins for these high-protein oats include:
- Cinnamon
- Cacao nibs
- Cardamom
- Lemon zest
- Vanilla extract
- Creatine (for the gym girlies and guys)
Nutrition Info/Macros
This recipe clocks in at about 335 calories, assuming you use PBfit. Total calorie/fat content would be slightly higher if using regular peanut butter.
- Protein: 36g
- Carbs: 42g
- Fat: 6.5g
High Protein Microwave Oatmeal + Frozen Berries
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- Traditional Irish Soda Bread
- Blood Orange Overnight Oats + Chia Seeds
- Kalua Pig Breakfast Burrito
- Pumpkin Spice Ricotta Pancakes
- Healthy Green Smoothie Bowl With Kiwi + Kale
- Baked Eggs Skillet With Goat Cheese In Tomato Sauce
- Toasted Coconut-Macadamia Nut Granola
- Persimmon Tart With Cinnamon + Orange Marmalade
- Pumpkin Spice Latte Bread
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