Wondering how to make oatmeal with protein powder? This Blueberry Vanilla Protein Oatmeal recipe is an excellent way to add protein to your breakfast. Creamy, delicious protein powder oatmeal mixed with fresh blueberries will help keep you full well past lunchtime. The perfect proats recipe!
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The Best Protein Oatmeal recipe to start your day!
Are you trying to add more protein to your diet? This Vanilla Protein Oatmeal is a great way to add extra protein. According to the American Society for Nutrition, when you start your day with 30+ grams of protein, you are less likely to snack between meals.
This proats recipe, which includes oats, protein powder, Greek yogurt and almonds together will keep you full and satiated for hours. Having a filling, healthy breakfast like this keeps snacking at bay and provides your body with the essential nutrients and energy it needs.
What type of protein should I use in protein powder oatmeal?
Choose a protein that best fits your dietary needs. There are many protein options on the market today – plant based, whey, collagen and more.
I’ve tried several protein powders and for this specific protein oatmeal recipe, the ones below are great options:
- Integrated Supplements Whey Isolate Vanilla Protein Powder – If you’re able to do dairy, and whey, this is my favorite “flavored” protein powder. It has minimal ingredients, and it’s great for mixing in to your proats, smoothies and shakes. They also make a chocolate version which is delicious as well.
- Orgain Organic Vanilla Protein Powder – This is a great option with no refined sugar. The taste is great and becomes creamy when added to oatmeal. It can be found at Costco and numerous other retailers.
- Zhou Nutrition Collagen Peptides Hydrolyzed Protein Powder – I use this protein almost daily. It is unflavored so if you would prefer something to add to your protein oatmeal or things like smoothies or coffee without a flavor, this is a great option.
How much protein should I eat in a day?
According to the USDA, most people need approximately 0.4 grams of protein per pound of body weight. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, you would need about 60 grams of protein each day. For some people this is not a difficult nutritional goal. However, for others, consuming this amount of protein could be somewhat challenging.
A great way to add extra protein to your diet is to add it first thing in the morning. This delicious Blueberry Vanilla Protein Oatmeal is a great way to add extra protein to your diet. The extra protein will also keep you fuller for longer, staving off snacking later in the day.
What brands of oatmeal are the most nutritious?
After much analysis of numerous brands of oatmeal on the market, we’ve come up with 5 top brands of oatmeal that have good amounts of protein and fiber. Additionally, these brands have no added or refined sugars. Here are our top picks for the most nutritious oats to use for making protein oatmeal:
- Kodiak Protein Oats Classic Rolled Oats: 190 calories, 10 g protein, 5 g fiber for 1/2 cup serving This oatmeal came in with the most protein and fiber per serving. There is no added sugars, but it did offer the most calories per serving. This would be a fantastic choice for making proats!
- One Degree Organic Foods Organic Sprouted Rolled Oats: 140 calories, 6 g protein, 4 g fiber for 1/3 cup serving. One of our top picks as it has a great economic value for being organic. These oats can also be purchased in bulk at most Costco stores.
- Bob’s Red Mill Organic Whole Grain Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: 180 calories, 5 g protein, 3 g fiber for 1/2 cup serving. Another great option, especially if you’re looking for organic oats. Bob’s also has several other hot cereals including Steel Cut Oats.
- Quaker Oats Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: 150 calories, 5 g protein, 4 g fiber for 1/2 cup serving. This classic oatmeal brand is readily available in almost all grocery stores. A solid choice for any protein oatmeal recipe.
- Purely Elizabeth Organic Super Food Oatmeal with Flax and Chia: 160 calories, 5 g protein, 5 g fiber for 1/3 cup serving. A great choice of oats that has both flax and chia included.
How do I add protein to oatmeal?
The first way is to mix in a good quality protein powder. For this vanilla protein oatmeal, I use Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein, but unflavored collagen protein is also a great option. Depending on the protein powder you use, an average serving will provide 20-30 grams of protein.
What can I add to oatmeal to increase protein that isn’t protein powder?
Here are some good mix-in options to increase the protein in your oatmeal:
- Greek Yogurt – for a 2/3 cup serving, you’ll add an extra 20g of protein to your oats.
- Cottage Cheese – for a 1/2 cup serving, you’ll add an extra 13g of protein to your oatmeal.
- Egg Whites – for 6 tablespoons of egg whites, you’ll add an extra 10g of protein. Be sure to add the egg whites in while you are cooking the oatmeal.
- Chia Seeds – for 2 tablespoons of chia seeds there is about 5g of protein. While not a huge amount, chia seeds are also rich in antioxidants and provide a good amount of fiber, minerals and B vitamins.
How do you make oatmeal with protein powder?
To make protein oats, begin by cooking the oats in the water (or milk). Add an extra 1/4 cup of water per serving of oats. Adding the extra water helps ensure the oatmeal is extra creamy when adding the protein powder.
Follow package directions for adequately cooking your oats. Note that steel cut oats will take much longer than old fashioned rolled oats.
Stir in the protein powder once the oats are done cooking. Cover for a couple minutes, then stir in the blueberries. You can use fresh or frozen berries.
Protein Oatmeal FAQ’s
Proats are simply oatmeal that contain a high amount of protein.
You can make proats two ways; first is your cold/liquid option. Mix instant oatmeal together with your preferred protein powder and liquid in a shaker bottle and drink. Second, you can enjoy warm by cooking your oats first and then adding your preferred protein.
If you are drinking your oats (not cooking them first), I would recommend using instant rolled oats. If you are cooking (preferred method), choose either old-fashioned rolled oats or steel cut oats. These are less processed and more nutritionally dense than instant oats.
Per serving eggs have more protein than oatmeal. Two eggs offers 12g of protein, while a 1/2 cup serving of oatmeal has 6g. Adding things like protein powder, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese or egg whites will significantly increase the protein content in oatmeal.
I’ve put together all of my healthy breakfast recipes, along with meal prep tips, ideas and tools in this post on Healthy Breakfast Meal Prep. It will be your new go-to tool for helping you eat healthier first thing in the morning!
If you loved this protein powder oatmeal, check out these other healthy breakfast recipes:
- Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Baked Blueberry Oatmeal
- Cream Cheese Blueberry Danish
- Healthy Blueberry Muffins Recipe – Sugar Free Bakery Style Muffins
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins
- Blueberry Protein Muffins
- Pumpkin Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats
- Chocolate Baked Oats
- 26 High Protein Breakfast Recipes at Randa Nutrition
Have you tried overnight oats? It’s a great way to have a healthy, protein-rich breakfast ready to go when you are.
- Blueberry Overnight Oats
- Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
- Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Overnight Oats
- Cherry Overnight Oats
- Peach Overnight Oats
Here’s the recipe for this healthy, delicious vanilla protein oatmeal:
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Blueberry Vanilla Protein Oatmeal
Equipment
- Sauce Pan This Circulon A1 Series non stick saucepan includes a glass straining lid. A great piece of cookware!
- Glass Mixing Bowls These are ideal for mixing and baking either small or large batches of oatmeal in the microwave.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- pinch salt
- 2 oz. Vanilla Protein Powder (one serving is usually 2 scoops)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 Tablespoon plain Greek yogurt I prefer full-fat
- 1 Tablespoon sliced almonds
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, cook oatmeal according to package directions, making sure to use 1 1/4 cup water. The extra water is necessary to help absorb the protein powder.
- When the oatmeal is done cooking, stir in the protein powder. Cover and let the oatmeal sit for a couple minutes. Stir in the blueberries. Pour into bowl, and top with yogurt and almonds if desired. Enjoy right away.
Notes
- Greek Yogurt – for a 2/3 cup serving, you’ll add an extra 20g of protein to your oats.
- Cottage Cheese – for a 1/2 cup serving, you’ll add an extra 13g of protein to your oatmeal.
- Egg Whites – for 6 tablespoons of egg whites, you’ll add an extra 10g of protein. Be sure to add the egg whites in while you are cooking the oatmeal.
Nutrition
I love the combination of blueberry + vanilla here, with an extra hit of protein! Pinning 🙂
Erin,
This oatmeal looks absolutely delicious! I’ve never used protein powder, but it makes sense to add it to oatmeal. I also workout at sunrise, and I love it! Everyone is still asleep, so there’s nobody asking me for anything as I walk out the door 🙂 After my 8 miles, I feel like I’m ready to face the day!
I absolutely LOVE oatmeal. Add blueberries to it? I’m done. Stick a fork in me, I’m done. There’s something so warm and cozy about oatmeal, but most of the time it’s not enough sustenance a few hours later. I’ll bet the addition of the protein powder makes it stick to your ribs! #client
This looks like the perfect, balanced breakfast! I love blueberries and oatmeal together. It’s like a perfect marriage. Happy I found you on the Tuesday Link party!
This looks amazing!!! Seriously.. YOU ROCKED IT THIS WEEK! Thank you for linking up at the Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesdays! I have pinned your post to our Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board!! I hope to see you again this week! xo
Yum!