A boost of plant protein in the morning! This simple steel cut oats bowl is my go-to breakfast that’s high in protein and fiber. Start your day off with plants!
I have this morning oats bowl at least 4 times a week 🫐
While I love a variety of plant-based meals for dinner throughout the week, I’m kind of boring when it comes to breakfast and could eat the same thing almost every day.
And for the past six months or so, this high protein steel cut oats bowl has been my go-to morning meal. High in protein and fiber, it’s the perfect way to start your day.
This is a foundational recipe, meaning use it as the bones of your meal and switch up the components like the mix-ins and toppings to make it your own. I hope you try it!
Watch How to Make My Morning Oats
Watch this quick 40-second video to get an overview of how to make it, then keep scrolling to see more details about ingredients and prep steps.
Ingredient Notes
- Steel cut oats: I love the sturdy texture of steel cut oats, but you can also use rolled oats
- Mix-ins: vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, but add any spices and flavorings you’d like
- Protein powder: add a boost of protein, my favorite is Sprout Living unsweetened pea protein powder
- Toppings: a sprinkle of ground flax seeds and chia seeds, but get creative and try things like hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, etc.
- Nut butter: a spoonful of nut or seed butter for healthy fats and flavor
- Fruit: usually berries for me, but choose any seasonal fruit you’d like
- Recommended tools: small pot
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Make steel cut oats
First, make your steel cut oats by adding the dry oats and double the amount of water to a small pot. Boil, then reduce to a simmer until oats are cooked and water is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
2
Add protein powder + toppings
When oatmeal is done, mix in protein powder and top with ground flax seeds, chia seeds, nut butter of your choice, and berries (or whatever fruit you’d like).
High Protein Morning Oats
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup steel cut oats
- ⅔ cup water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 scoop scoop protein powder
- 1 teaspoon ground flax seeds
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter, or other nut/seed butter
- ⅓ cup berries
Instructions
- Make oats: To a small pot, add 1/3 cup steel cut oats and 2/3 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until oats are soft and water is absorbed, about 7-minutes.
- Add mix-ins: Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 scoop scoop protein powder to the pot and stir to combine with oats. If the mixture is dry, add a small amount (1-2 teaspoons) of water to rehydrate. Add mixture to a bowl.
- Garnish and enjoy: Sprinkle oats with 1 teaspoon ground flax seeds, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, drizzle with 1 tablespoon peanut butter, and 1/3 cup berries. Then enjoy!
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