Strawberry and Almond Butter Protein Oats
A warming, protein-packed oatmeal topped with fresh strawberries and creamy almond butter. Ready in 5 minutes to fuel your morning.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Saucepan
Time saver
Make it overnight: Turn this into a cold grab-and-go breakfast. Combine all ingredients except the almond butter in a jar with 3/4 cup of water or milk, leave in the fridge overnight, and add your almond butter in the morning.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup strawberries (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
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In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine the rolled oats, water, and salt. Cook on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave until the liquid is absorbed and the oats are tender.
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Remove from heat and let the oats…
Remove from heat and let the oats cool for a minute or two.
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Stir in the vanilla whey protein powder…
Stir in the vanilla whey protein powder until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a small splash of extra water or milk until you reach your favorite consistency. Stir in a dash of ground cinnamon if using.
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Top the bowl with the fresh sliced…
Top the bowl with the fresh sliced strawberries and drizzle the almond butter over the top.
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The nutrition underneath
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Smooth mixing
Smooth mixing: If your protein powder is prone to clumping, mix it in a small glass with a tablespoon of cold water to create a smooth paste before stirring it into your warm oats.
Make it overnight
Make it overnight: Turn this into a cold grab-and-go breakfast. Combine all ingredients except the almond butter in a jar with 3/4 cup of water or milk, leave in the fridge overnight, and add your almond butter in the morning.
Berry swap
Berry swap: If strawberries aren't in season, frozen berries work perfectly. Stir them into the hot oats for a minute so they thaw naturally.
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