Maple Pecan Protein Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
• 1 tbsp pecans, chopped
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch fine salt

Instructions

1. Bring the milk to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, watching so it does not boil over, then stir in the rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the oats are tender and the mixture has thickened to a creamy porridge.
3. Remove from the heat and let it cool for 1 minute, then whisk in the vanilla protein powder until fully dissolved — adding it off the boil keeps the protein from turning grainy.
4. Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with the maple syrup, and top with the chopped pecans, toasting them first in a dry pan if you have a spare minute.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

499

Protein

38 g

Fat

17 g

Carbs

56 g