Whey Protein in Oatmeal

There are different theories about what is the best breakfast one can have. People who are into body building choose to opt for protein shakes for breakfast. While there are others, who choose to have oatmeal for breakfast. However, having any of them means, that the person does not either get complex carbohydrates or proteins in their breakfast. Therefore, adding whey protein in oatmeal is recommended so that a person can have a complete breakfast, which does not lack any of the necessary ingredients. However, this brings us to the questions, what is the right way of adding whey protein to oatmeal, what is the right quantity, etc. The right quantity of whey protein to be added to oatmeal will depend on the goals you have set for yourself. If you are into body building, then naturally the quantity would be more.

Whey Protein Oatmeal Shake

This is a simple protein shake which is suitable not only for body builders, but also for commoners. In the shake, the oatmeal protein content is about 7 gm. Depending on your likes and dislikes, you may want to make some changes to the recipe. Other fruits can also be added to the recipe to make it healthier. Other than these, almonds, raisins, flaxseed, etc., can also be added to the recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• 1 tbsp chopped almonds
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 2 tbsp whey protein powder of your choice
• 2 oz low fat milk or soy milk
• water as required

Method

• In a saucepan add about half cup of water to the oatmeal and let it cook. If required, you may add some more water to the oats, while they are cooked.
• After the oatmeal is cooked, keep it aside and let the oatmeal cool down before you can make a shake.
• In a blender jar, place the banana with almonds and blend till banana is mashed.
• Add cooked oatmeal and other ingredients and blend till a thick shake is ready. Serve immediately.

Whey Protein Oatmeal Breakfast

If you do not have the time to make oatmeal protein, then you can try this variation for breakfast, which will become a sumptuous breakfast for you.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• ½ cup oatmeal
• 1 tbsp whey protein powder
• 1 banana
• 1 apple
• ½ to 1 cup milk

Method

• Bring the water to a boil and then add oatmeal to the boiling water, but remember to stir it continuously, so that it does not stick to the pan.
• When the oatmeal is cooked remove it from the stove and keep it aside to cool for sometime.
• Add whey protein powder and stir well, so that the powder does not clump up.
• Then add half to one cup of warm or cold milk to the oatmeal along with sliced banana and chopped apple.
• You can also choose to add other fruits or nuts to the mixture before you savor a healthy oatmeal protein breakfast.

These were some of the basic recipes with which one can add whey protein to oatmeal. You may want to try out different oatmeal recipes and add whey protein powder to it to enhance the protein content of it. Some of the alternatives, you can try out is to add whey protein powder, when you plan to make oatmeal cookies. Similarly, whey protein can also be added to oatmeal pancakes recipe as well. If you do not like the flavored taste, then you can choose to use the plain whey protein powder as well. Recently a friend mentioned, that she made brownies using oatmeal and whey protein and they turned out delicious. I am yet to try it, but I am sure it's a great alternative to the unhealthy brownies, we normally savor. As a matter of fact, I am waiting to lay my hands on the recipe, so that I can try it out and not be guilty of eating a brownie.