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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY PROTEIN OATMEAL

Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Oatmeal

Enjoy a fast high protein delicious meal this week! Only taking 5 mins to make, this meal is great for when you are on the go and need something nutritious to fuel your day!

Prep: 3 Mins                Cook Time: 5 Mins            Total Time: 8 Mins          Serving: 1

Calories: 589kcal        Carbohydrates: 62g          Protein: 22g                     Fat: 30g

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup 3-minute steel cut oats
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 scoop collagen powder or protein powder, optional
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or water
  • 1 Tbsp natural creamy peanut butter heaping
  • 1 Tbsp berry jam heaping, or fresh/frozen fruit
  • 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt optional
  • 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts optional topping

Instructions:

  1. Combine 3-minute steel-cut oats, chia seeds, collagen/protein powder, cinnamon and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
  2. Add unsweetened almond milk (or water/desired liquid) and stir well until all ingredients are incorporated evenly.
  3. Microwave oats for 2.5 minutes in 45 second intervals, stirring between each (to avoid the bowl overflowing). Add more or less time, depending on how thick/runny you like your oatmeal.
  4. When you have reached the desired consistency, remove from microwave and add toppings: 1 heaping Tbsp of peanut butter, 1 heaping Tbsp of berry jam, 1-2 Tbsp of plain Greek yogurt, and chopped walnuts or pecans (if desired). Serve immediately and enjoy!

Original recipe can be found at Wellness for the win here!

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Berry Oatmeal Protein Bake

TIME: 50 minutes                  SERVINGS: 4 servings              CALORIES: 301 kcal

Healthy Berry Oatmeal Protein Bake is a healthy breakfast recipe that is gluten free and low calorie. A better way to make oatmeal with the right balance protein and fat to keep you fuller longer, through the morning.

Ingredients

 2 cups Gluten Free Rolled Oats

 1/2 cup Vanilla Protein Powder

 2 tsp Baking Powder

 1/4 cup Monkfruit or sweetener of choice

 1 tbsp Chia Seeds

 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon

 1/2 tsp Salt

 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

 2 Egg Whites

 1 Apple cut into 1/2-inch cubes

 1 1/2 cups Mixed Berries

 1 1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish by lightly spraying with cooking spray.
  • Combine egg whites, almond milk and the vanilla extract together in a small mixing bowl.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine the oats, monkfruit, cinnamon, protein, powder, baking powder and salt. Stir the liquid mixture into the dry mixture. Note, all protein powders have different consistencies. You may need to add more milk to accomodate for your protein powder. See the substitutions section for more details.
  • Fold the berries and apples into the mixture then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes until lightly browned on top. Remove from the oven, divide into 4 servings and enjoy!

Find the original recipe from Skinny Fitalicious here!

Recipe of the Week: Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Looking for a wholesome breakfast that will fill you up? Try these baked oats! Perfect to feed a crowd or make breakfast ahead of time.

Serves: 6
Serving Size: 1 oatmeal piece and 2/3 cup berries

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 cups sweet apple, grated and unpeeled (such as Honeycrisp)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup blackberries

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, stir together oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Stir in almond milk, grated apple, syrup and vanilla. Pour mixture into an 11-by-7-inch glass baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with walnuts.
  2. Bake until set, about 35 minutes. Let stand 5–10 minutes before cutting into six pieces.
  3. Combine strawberries, raspberries and blackberries in a bowl. Serve berry mixture over oatmeal.

Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 232
Total Fat: 11g; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 12g; Protein 7g

 

Original recipe from MyFitnessPal can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Apple Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 medium apple, diced
  • 1/2 cup naturally sweetened apple butter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray.
  2. Combine oats, oat flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and baking soda in a large bowl.
  3. Add applesauce, maple syrup, coconut oil and apple. Stir until combined.
  4. Set aside a heaping half-cup of the oat mixture, then press the rest evenly into the prepared pan. Top with apple butter, spreading evenly with a spoon or spatula.
  5. Sprinkle the rest of the oat mixture on top.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 12–16 bars.
  7. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information
Serves: 12
Serving Size: 1 bar
Per serving: Calories: 160; Total Fat: 6g; Carbohydrate: 24g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 3g

 

Original recipe from MyFitnessPal.com