Almond Joy Oatmeal

This high protein oatmeal is the best way to start your morning! This Almond Joy Oatmeal will keep you full for so long! This oatmeal has additional protein from egg whites, protein powder, and almond butter. Don't forget the toppings, they pull the dish together in the most perfect way.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Diet Low Calorie

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 2

Total Time 5

Servings serving

Calories 560kcal

Author Whitney Wright

Cost $2.50

Ingredients

1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup water
1 egg white
1 tablespoon almond butter
3 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut toasted
1 tablespoons sliced almonds I also really love using marcona almonds (chopped)
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips

Instructions

In a microwave safe bowl mix the oats, water, and egg white together. Microwave on high for 1.5 minutes, stirring at the halfway mark.
Remove from microwave and stir in the almond butter. Once the almond butter is mixed in, stir in the protein powder.
Top with shredded coconut, almonds, and mini chocolate chips. Serve warm.

Notes

Ingredient Tips and Substitutions

Almonds: You can use slivered almonds, chopped marcona almonds, chopped almonds, sliced almonds … really anything you have is great!

Protein powder: If you don’t have chocolate protein powder you can use some vanilla protein powder with some cocoa powder. The taste will be different but it will still be good. You're welcome to add additional protein powder if desired.

Chocolate chips: Looking for a dairy-free almond joy oatmeal? You can substitute cacao nibs for dairy-free option. You can use normal chocolate chips instead of mini — I just like the size of the mini in this dish. I also love to freeze the mini chocolate chips so that they don't melt as quickly. This is just personal preference though.

Coconut: To reduce calories, use unsweetened coconut rather than sweetened.

Egg Whites: Add another egg white for additional texture and protein.

Oatmeal Consistency

Depending on your oatmeal consistency preference, you can use more or less water. I like a creamy oatmeal consistency but not overly runny, so that's why I have the water at 1/2 cup. If you like a drier or wetter oatmeal, feel free to adjust. Remember, the consistency of the oatmeal will be thicker due to the egg white and almond butter.

I love eating this for breakfast because it's healthy and loaded with protein.

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