Start your day strong with these simple protein porridge recipes.
When it’s dark and cold in the morning a nice hot bowl of porridge is just what you need to get you going — and keep you full until lunch.
If you find yourself struggling to get excited about breakfast after having the same thing day after day, it’s probably time to rethink your topping game. Niall Kirkland is on hand with 3 delicious ways to transform your protein oats into something well worth getting up for.
Each recipe serves 1
Ingredients
For the porridge:
50g oats
125ml milk
Peanut Butter & Blueberry:
1 scoop Impact Whey Protein (Vanilla)
15g peanut butter
50g blueberries
1 tbsp. maple syrup
Chocolate Orange:
1 scoop Impact Whey Protein (Chocolate Orange)
15g Protein Spread (Chocolate Hazelnut)
1 tbsp. flaked almonds
1 tsp. chocolate chips
Banana & Almond Butter:
1 scoop Impact Whey Protein (Vanilla)
1/2 banana (sliced)
15g almond butter
1 tbsp. white chocolate chips
1 tsp. honey
Method
- Firstly, add the oats and milk to a bowl. Give them a stir and then microwave for 2 minutes.
- When done, remove the oats from microwave and allow to cool for 30 seconds before adding your scoop of protein.
- Next, add your desired toppings and enjoy!
Nutritional info:
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- Peanut Butter & Blueberry
- Calories | 445
- Carbs | 48g
- Protein | 30g
- Fat | 13g
- Chocolate Orange
- Calories | 513
- Carbs | 44g
- Protein | 32g
- Fat | 21g
- Banana & Almond Butter
- Calories | 534
- Carbs | 67g
- Protein | 29g
- Fat | 15g
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Lauren is a recipe writer and English Literature graduate who firmly believes in a balanced approach to fitness. She has always been a keen swimmer and, in recent years, has discovered the benefits of weight training and hot yoga. When she's not in the gym, you'll find her cooking up new recipes or enjoying brunch with her friends, having moved on from her student days of living on pasta.