Protein Oatmeal
A Protein Oatmeal made with no protein powder! Made with whole food swaps like hemp seeds, chia, pistachios, and coconut. Naturally-sweetened and ready in 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 bowl 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup sprouted oats
- 1 1/2 cups coconut or almond milk
- 3 tablespoons raw unsalted pistachios
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (or to taste)
- Pinch of sea salt
For serving (optional)
Almond butter, sliced bananas, fresh berries, yogurt
Instructions
- In a small to medium saucepan, combine the sprouted oats and milk of choice.
- Stir in the pistachios, coconut flakes, hemp seeds, chia seeds, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Cook over medium-low heat, allowing the mixture to come to a gentle simmer. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the chia seeds have expanded, about 8–12 minutes.
- If the oatmeal thickens more than you prefer, stir in a splash of milk to loosen it to your desired consistency.
- Serve warm with almond butter, sliced bananas, fresh berries, or a dollop of yogurt.
Notes
Adjust the Thickness to Your Preference
If you prefer a thicker, more pudding-like bowl, use slightly less milk and let it sit for 2 minutes off the heat before serving. The chia seeds will continue to expand. For a thinner consistency, add more milk, a splash at a time.
Do Not Skip the Slow Simmer
Cooking on medium-low rather than high heat is what gives this oatmeal its creamy, luxurious texture. High heat causes the liquid to evaporate too quickly and the oats to cook unevenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 662
- Sugar: 6.2 g
- Sodium: 286.9 mg
- Fat: 38.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 54.4 g
- Protein: 22.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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