#poweroatmeal

[athletegrowthandfitness-blog]

Power Oatmeal to start the day! #dorronfit #poweroatmeal #oatmeal #proteinoatmeal (at DorronFit)

[minnesotafitgirl]

Sexy Power Oatmeal

One thing you must know about me-- I'm always hungry. Always. When I'm hungry, I reach for protein. Since I'm always hungry, I'm almost always mowing down on protein loaded snacks.

If you're anything like me, you'll know what it's like to refuse carbs that aren't loaded with protein. It's hard for me to justify eating ONLY oatmeal in the morning, because while it's packed with nutrition, it won't get me through the morning.

Protein helps with healthy muscle growth. Without protein, working out would do nothing for your muscular strength, endurance or size. I like muscles. I also like strength, endurance and size.

Protein = good.

What better way to boost an already proclaimed "power food" than to add some protein to it? And then more protein for good measure? This oatmeal has a very thick, almost tapioca-like, consistency that leaves you feeling so incredibly full.

I suggest this as a post-workout breakfast-- if the calories/fat/carbs of this scare you off, feel free to reduce or cut out flaxseed + 1/3 cup water (which will cut out 200 calories, 17.75 grams of fat, 13g of fiber and 7.75 grams of protein.) Flax is an extremely beneficial addition to this mix if trying to build muscle.

Sexy Power Oatmeal

3 eggs whites + 1 egg yolk

1 Packet Plain Grain Organic Oats (or 1/2 cup your choice of oats)

1/4 cup ground flaxseed

1 tbsp PB2 (powdered peanut butter)

2/3 cup water

(optional but at least one "sugar" highly suggested)

drizzle honey

few dollops of nonfat yogurt

banana

handful berries

turbinado sugar and cinnamon

handful walnuts/almonds

Combine oats and water in a saucepan over medium heat. 

Stir with a whisk for 3-4 minutes or until oatmeal is about 1/2 cooked. 

Add flax seed and PB2. 

Whisk until mixed thoroughly.

On Medium High heat, add egg whites and egg yolk.

Whisk vigorously until oatmeal is fluffy.

Let stand on medium high heat, occassionally stirring, for about 3-4 minutes, or until piping hot.

Optional add-ins; I added honey and more PB2 because I'm feeling really peanut-buttery today.

Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1, Amount Per Serving: Calories 488, Total Fat 30.44g, Cholesterol 210mg, Sodium 300mg, Total Carb. 46g, Fiber 16.5g, Protein 29.25g.