Banana Almond Butter Chia Protein Oats

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Looking for a protein & healthy fat-packed breakfast or post-workout meal? Then this recipe is for you!

These oats are loaded with goods, so please forgive me for the lengthy name. I just couldn’t bring myself to leave out any of the ingredients because they are all equally important and equally delicious.

Also, yes, I am aware that we are halfway through May, which means it is basically summer (and almost my birthday!!!), and I am posting a recipe for oatmeal. Sue me. I love oatmeal all year round and I’m pretty sure I will continue to eat this meal on repeat this summer. I used to be a huge fan of Greek yogurt, but I haven’t been in the mood for it in months. I must have eaten it too much and burnt myself out. Don’t you hate it when that happens? Maybe once it is consistently hot outside I will convert back to Greek yogurt (and smoothies!), but for now, I am sticking with my beloved warm, hearty steel-cut oats. Soon you will understand why.

Although steel-cut oats are the main ingredient, I must say that the almond butter is the real MVP of this recipe. I have this new-ish found obsession with almond butter and I swear I’m going through about a jar a week, which is going to get very expensive and may not fly when Ethan and I get married. Haha, but let’s be real; if he ever told me that I couldn’t have my almond butter, there would be some serious problems. That’s like telling me I can’t eat when I am hungry. In other words, very dangerous territory. So I have a feeling he’ll let it go. 😉 The good news? He loves almond butter too! So we’ll eat the pricey stuff and continue to feed our pup Harley cheap ol’ JIF peanut butter, and we’ll all live happily ever after.

I’m a huge fan of the creamy almond butter from Costco (Kirkland’s brand) and it is way more affordable there than anywhere else. However, I also love Trader Joe’s creamy almond butter, as well as their crunchy peanut butter. So. Dang. Good. My favorite thing about almond butter is that it is so drizzly and makes everything that you pour it on look that much prettier. Oh, and obviously it is freaking delicious, and takes these oats to the next level.

Banana Almond Butter Chia Protein Oats

These oats are packed with protein, healthy fats & complex carbs, making them the perfect breakfast or post-workout meal! 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup Quaker 3-minute Steel Cut Oats
  • 3/4 cup water or unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 scoop Further Food Collagen* or 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 small banana sliced
  • 1-2 Tbsp creamy almond butter of choice
  • Cinnamon to taste

Optional toppings:

  • Chopped walnuts
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Hemp seeds

Instructions
 

  • Combine oats, water/milk, collagen/protein powder and chia seeds in a bowl and stir to combine.
  • Microwave for 1 minute; remove from microwave, stir, and place back in the microwave for another 45-60 seconds, or until oats reach the desired consistency. 
  • Next, add your toppings: banana slices, almond butter and some cinnamon! 

Notes

*Use my code SHANNA10 for 10% off your Further Collagen order + free shipping!
Keyword breakfast, collagen, healthy fats, oatmeal, post-workout, protein, whole grain
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

I like to eat my oats along with 2 scrambled eggs with spinach in them for some extra protein (and veggies) post-workout!

Have a wonderful week everyone!

XOXO,

Shanna

#wellnessforthewin #oatsforthewin

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7 Comments

  1. Can you explain more about the Collagen product and the Organic Energy? I am interested in both, but have never heard of either! Do you use them both once a day? Both post workout? Very inspiring blog! Thank you for sharing!

    1. Hi Erin! Yes, absolutely! Collagen is another great source of protein that has a variety of health benefits, such as strengthening skin, nails, etc. One of my favorite things about it is that it is flavorless and odorless and dissolves in anything, so you can use it in a variety of meals! I like to add it to oatmeal, smoothies and even just glasses of milk for some additional protein. It also doesn’t have any other ingredients or added sugars/fillers like many other protein powders do – it is just straight protein! The Organic Energy is another powder made by Natural Citizen, and they also use very few, natural ingredients in all of their products! The ingredients in that specific powder are meant to naturally give you energy, such as green tea. I love the Organic Digest powder, as it contains ingredients that help promote digestion and it has a good amount of fiber as well! Click on the links I provided in my post to read more about the products and order some if you’re interested!

    2. Also, I do not use both every single day – it just varies! I like to use the Collagen post-workout but it usually just depends what I’m making for breakfast that day. It is definitely a good post-workout protein option though.

      And thank you for your sweet comments – I appreciate you following! 🙂

      Shanna

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