Chai Spiced Pear Protein Oats
Nothing feels better than a warm, nutrient dense bowl of oatmeal in the colder months. This is one of my all time favourite combinations of oats that will keep you fuelled and full for hours.
Oatmeal is a great option for breakfast.
Oatmeal is a complex carbohydrate that privides a source of fibre, b vitamins, zinc and iron. The key to making oatmeal a balanced breakfast is adding in some protein and healthy fats.This combination helps to regulate blood sugar levels and doesn’t leave you feeling hungry again in an hour.
How to Make Protein Oats
The absolute key for creamy, delicious oats is full fat coconut milk. I buy my coconut milk in bulk from Costco and use the brand called Cha’s. It has no added ingredients or gums. I add it to a blender and mix it with warm water, vanilla, sea salt and cinnamon. You can just use regular coconut milk from a carton if that is what you have. The full fat coconut milk adds healthy fats and tons of delicious coconutty flavour.
Oatmeal Toppings
Get creative here. You can use the protein and oats as your base and add whatever toppings you like.
A few of my favourites are:
Nuts or nut butter
Ground flaxseeds
Chia seeds
Hemp hearts
Banana, chopped apples or berries
Coconut flakes
Cacao nibs
Other Breakfast Recipes You Might Like:
Hormone Balancing Chocolate Berry Smoothie
Chai Spiced Pear Protein Oats
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
1 cup of water
Pinch of sea salt
1/2 cup of oatmeal
1/3 cup coconut milk
1 scoop vanilla protein
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp chai spice (if you don’t have chai, use a mix of cinnamon and allspice)
Pear, sliced
Method:
Bring water to a boil and salt. Add in oats, stir and reduce temperature to medium heat. Cook oats until moisture is absorbed (about 8-10 mintues).
Remove oatmeal from heat and add in coconut milk. Stir in protein powder, vanilla and spice. Mix until there are no longer any clumps. Add in more milk if needed.
Top with sliced pears, nut butter, nuts and seeds of choice and enjoy!
Make sure to tag me @miaharrisnutrition if you make this!
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