Power Oatmeal? Yeh. Want that warm, smoothe oatmeal breakfast, but also working out and need the extra protein you get from a ham n eggs type of breakfast? Here’s one solution.
Oatmeal (take your pick):
Oatmeal Porridge
- 1/4C cut oats
- 1 Qt water
- pinch salt
- Bring water to a rolling boil
- sprinkle the oats onto the “roll”
- stir well
- keep at a boil (stirring every now and then) until it begins to thicken, then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 20-30 minutes or so (depends on how smoothe or “chewy” you like your porridge)
Or
Your fav “rolled” oats–the flat stuff you associate with Quaker Oats. Regular or instant, fixed as you usually do or the package directs.
The “power” part?
First: flavor. I like to add freshly-grated cinnamon and nutmeg, margarine (or butter) and some apple jelly.
Then, for added protein, whip up 8 oz of a high-quality, high-protein shake. I use the a super high-quality (ordered over the internet) vanilla-flavored protein shake for adding to oatmeal. Use the protein shake in place of milk. (Drink any shake mix left after pouring an amount you prefer over the oatmeal. 🙂
When I have ’em, I’ll add raisins to the oatmeal porridge as it’s cooking.
Warm, tasty, filling and an extra protein boost.
Update: Oh, where’s the coffee? Already downed by this time and starting on a second third fourth cup. What?!? Breakfast w/o Joe? Say it ain’t so!
UPDATE: In comments The MaryHunter suggests cardamom and brown sugar—each separately or together worthy additions to oatmeal.