Creamy High-Protein, High-Fiber Oatmeal Recipe to Start Your Day (4 Ingredients, 10 Minutes) High Protein Recipes High Fiber Recipes Breakfast Brunch Gluten-free Budget Recipes

Oatmeal is a staple for breakfast, but it doesn't have as much protein as other breakfast foods (like eggs, for example). If you're an oatmeal lover (as I am) but are trying to take in more protein (as I am), then you need to try this creamy high-protein oatmeal recipe. It's the perfect way to start your day.

I love trying new oatmeal recipes because they're delicious and also pack a nutritional punch. Oats are among the healthiest grains, offering an important source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Learn more about the health benefits of oatmeal and the health benefits of fiber. This easy and delicious recipe for high-protein oatmeal offers all of that as well as the health benefits of protein.

To make this gluten-free oatmeal recipe, you need only four wholesome ingredients: quick-cook oats (or rolled oats), cottage cheese, maple syrup and cinnamon. Don't worry, the texture of the cottage cheese mixes in effortlessly with the texture of the oatmeal. My husband didn't even realize it was there! You just cook the oatmeal according to package directions then mix in the other ingredients. The fresh fruit and chopped walnuts are optional toppings.

Serve this easy, delicious high-protein oatmeal recipe for breakfast any day of the week. It makes a nice weekend brunch, too!

Cuisine: American 
Prep Time: 5 minutes 
Cook Time: 5 minutes 
Total Time: 10 minutes 
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup quick cook oats 
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• banana slices, fresh berries, chopped walnuts, etc. (optional garnishes)

Here's how to make it:

1. Prepare the oats according to package directions. Remove from heat.
2. In a small mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese, maple syrup and cinnamon. Stir to combine. (If you'd like your oatmeal sweeter, you can add a bit more maple syrup, to taste.)
3. Add the oatmeal and stir to combine. (Alternatively, you can add the cottage cheese, maple syrup and cinnamon to the oatmeal in the pot and stir to combine.)
4. Serve immediately. Garnish with toppings of choice, if desired. (I topped the oatmeal with sliced bananas, berries and walnuts, as well as an additional sprinkle of cinnamon, but those are optional.) Store leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.

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