Healthy High-Protein Oatmeal, Dressed Up 3 Delicious Ways

you've heard it before and that we will say it again: breakfast is that the most vital meal of the day. But the kicker is, your go-to morning meal should feature nutrients to stay you satiated and satisfied (sugar-laden cereals just won’t cut it). Today, we’re sharing three protein-packed oatmeal recipes that promise to stay you full. It’s a healthy – and delicious – start to the year that belongs in your breakfast rotation. And with three exciting variations to settle on from, you’ll never get bored.


Winter Citrus Oatmeal

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup fruit juice, store-bought or freshly squeezed
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1 Tbsp vanilla protein powder (optional)
1 Tbsp hemp seeds, plus more for topping
2 Tbsp pure syrup, plus more for topping
1 tsp vanilla
1 pinch fine salt
1/2 tsp orange peel
Orange slices, for topping
Blueberry jam, for topping
Chopped pecans, for topping
Directions:
1. during a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the almond milk, fruit juice, oats, protein powder, hemp seeds, and syrup.
2. bring back a simmer, reduce heat to low and canopy. Cook for a further five minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, salt, and orange peel. If oatmeal appears thick, add a further splash of almond milk.
4. Stir in orange slices, blueberry jam, pecans, and syrup.
Cranberry, Coconut & Chia Oatmeal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: quarter-hour
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1 Tbsp vanilla protein powder (optional)
1 Tbsp chia seeds
2 Tbsp pure syrup, plus more for topping
1 tsp vanilla
1 pinch fine salt
Fresh cranberries, for topping (can substitute dried)
Flaked coconut, for topping
Roasted almonds, for topping
Maple syrup, for serving

Directions:
1. during a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the coconut milk, oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and syrup.
2. bring back a simmer, reduce heat to low and canopy. Cook for a further five minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt. If oatmeal appears thick, add a further splash of coconut milk.
4. Stir in cranberries, coconut, almonds, and syrup.
Chocolate, Banana & spread Oatmeal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: quarter-hour
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1 Tbsp vanilla protein powder (optional)
2 Tbsp honey, plus more for topping
1 tsp vanilla
1 pinch fine salt
2 Tbsp natural spread
1 banana, sliced
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
1 pinch flaked salt, for topping
Directions:
1. during a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the almond milk, oats, protein powder, and honey.
2. bring back a simmer, reduce heat to low and canopy. Cook for a further five minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt. If oatmeal appears thick, add a further splash of almond milk.
4. Stir in a spread, banana, and bittersweet chocolate. Top with flaked salt.