Easy Berry Protein Oatmeal

If you’re looking to make your bowl of oatmeal a bit more filling and nutritious, this is for you! This bowl of oatmeal is packed with whole grains, protein, soluble fiber, and micronutrients.

What You’ll Need:

• 1/2 cup oats (rolled or quick-cooking)

• 1/2 cup milk of choice

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tsp vanilla

• sprinkle of salt

Toppings

• 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (plain or any flavor you prefer)

• 1/2 cup berries (fresh or frozen)

• peanut butter

• 1 tbsp hemp hearts

Instructions:

1. In a small pot or microwave-safe bowl, add in oats, milk, water, and chia seeds.

2. Bring to a boil and let cook until most of the liquid as been absorbed by the oats.

3. Add to a bowl if you used a small pot or keep oats in the bowl you used in the microwave

4. Add toppings!

Nutritional Benefits

Don’t let social media scare you out of eating oats! Yes, they are carbohydrates but that doesn’t mean they are “bad” for your health.

Oats are a whole-grain carbohydrate, meaning the oat contains all three parts of a grain: the bran, germ, and endosperm. Whole grains are super beneficial for your overall health, especially for diseases like high cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension.

While a serving of dry oats contains roughly 28 grams of carbohydrates, it also contains 4 grams of soluble fiber and 5 grams of protein. Pairing additional fiber and protein with your oats will help create a more balanced meal to fuel your day!