Description
This high protein oatmeal recipe for a Berry Swirl Power Bowl is a creamy, vibrant breakfast that keeps you full and energized. It’s an easy, family-friendly meal perfect for a healthy, quick start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 cup rolled oats or quick-cook oats
- 1 scoop (20 to 30 g) protein powder, whey, casein, or plant-based (vanilla, unflavored, or chocolate)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy like almond, soy, or oat) or water
- 0.5 cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds or flax seeds (optional)
- Honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free alternative (optional, for sweetness)
- Nuts or seeds (almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds) (optional, for crunch and healthy fats)
- Greek yogurt or nut butter (optional, for extra creaminess and protein)
- Vanilla extract or cinnamon (optional, for warm flavors)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the oats, milk, protein powder, and chia/flax seeds (if using). Whisk the protein powder into the cold milk first to prevent lumps.
- Simmer Oatmeal: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the oatmeal reaches your desired creamy thickness and begins to bubble lightly. If it looks dry, splash in 1-2 tablespoons more milk or water.
- Add Half Berries: During the last minute of cooking, gently stir in about half of your mixed berries.
- Serve and Swirl: Pour the oatmeal into your serving bowl. Swirl the remaining fresh or frozen berries on top, allowing their color to bleed into the oats for that signature berry swirl.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Add any of your favorite toppings like a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of nuts, or a dollop of yogurt to complete your power bowl.
Notes
Whisk protein powder into cold milk first to prevent lumps. If oatmeal gets dry while cooking, add 1-2 tablespoons more milk or water. For quicker prep, use quick-cook oats to reduce cooking time to 2-3 minutes. If you don’t have berries, try sliced banana and peanut butter as an alternative flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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