Warm Apple Cinnamon Protein Oatmeal

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving. Macros above are per serving.

• 1/2 cup (45g) rolled oats
• 1 cup (240ml) water or unsweetened almond milk
• 1 scoop (30g) vanilla whey protein powder
• 1/2 medium apple, diced
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground flaxseed

Method

1. Combine oats, liquid, diced apple, and cinnamon in a pot and bring to a simmer.
2. Cook 4-5 min, stirring, until oats are creamy.
3. Remove from heat and let cool 1 min, then stir in protein powder until smooth (adding off heat keeps it from clumping).
4. Top with maple syrup and flaxseed.

Nutrition (per serving)

Meal-prep tip

🥡 Stir protein in off the heat so it stays smooth. Cooks in big batches; refrigerate 4 days and loosen with a splash of milk when reheating.