Cinnamon-Apple Protein Power Oats
5min
10min
1
420
Chef's Note
To prevent the protein powder from clumping, always remove the oats from the heat before stirring it in. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of water or almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
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Ingredients
1/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 medium apple
1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
25 grams vanilla whey protein powder
1.5 tablespoons walnut halves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Wash the 1/2 medium apple and dice it into small 1/4-inch pieces, removing the core.
- 2
Roughly chop the 1.5 tablespoons of walnut halves into smaller bits.
- 3
In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup rolled oats, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, half of the diced apples, and 1 cup of water.
- 4
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 5
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats have absorbed most of the water and the texture is creamy.
- 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit for 1 minute to cool slightly.
- 7
Vigorously stir in 25 grams of vanilla whey protein powder until fully incorporated and no clumps remain.
- 8
Fold in 1/2 cup of plain non-fat Greek yogurt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- 9
Transfer the oats to a bowl and top with the remaining diced apples and the chopped walnuts.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
420
37g
37g
14g
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