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Wholesome Protein Oatmeal Recipe for Easy Muscle Building Meals

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A creamy, protein-packed oatmeal recipe perfect for muscle building, combining rolled oats, whey protein, cottage cheese, and nut butter for a delicious and nourishing breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla whey protein powder
  • ½ cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
  • ½ cup fresh berries or banana slices
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup (240ml) of almond milk into a medium saucepan and warm over medium heat until just about to simmer (2-3 minutes). Avoid boiling.
  2. Stir in 1 cup (90g) rolled oats and a pinch of sea salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until oats absorb most liquid but remain creamy and slightly chewy.
  3. Remove saucepan from heat. Quickly whisk in 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla whey protein powder, stirring well to avoid clumps. Add a tablespoon of almond milk and whisk again if lumps appear.
  4. Fold in ½ cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese gently to add creaminess and protein.
  5. Stir in 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter and 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed for richness and fiber.
  6. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon cinnamon and drizzle 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup if desired. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Transfer oatmeal to a bowl. Top with 1 teaspoon chia seeds and ½ cup fresh berries or banana slices.
  8. Enjoy immediately warm, or refrigerate up to 2 days and reheat gently with a splash of almond milk.

Notes

Do not overcook oats to keep creamy texture. Add protein powder off heat to avoid clumping. Fold in cottage cheese last to maintain texture. Adjust liquid for preferred consistency. Can soak oats overnight for quicker prep. Substitute ingredients for dietary needs (e.g., plant-based protein, nut-free butters).

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