Recipe: Oatmeal Stuff

When people hear I’m vegan the first question I get asked is “where do you get your protein from?” My favorite response is usually something snarky like “The same places your protein gets it from.” The truth is that it’s easier to get your daily protein requirements than you think, even though it takes a bit more planning.

My favorite breakfast, especially on chilly fall mornings like today is one I call “Oatmeal Stuff” that I whip together after my run probably 4 times a week. With an easy 15 grams of heart-healthy protein and high-fiber carbs, it nurtures my body and warms my heart.

1/2 cup rolled oats (5g)

1 cup water

1T chia seeds (2g)

2T raisins (1/2 g)

Cinnamon, vanilla 1 apple (1/2g)

1/4 c soy milk (2g)

1/4 c walnuts (5g)

Combine oats, water, and chia seeds in a saucepans and turn on the heat. While the water warms up, start tossing in the other ingredients (chia seeds, raisins, a healthy dash or two of cinnamon and a quick pour of vanilla). Mix it up and start chopping your apple. I like to dice it up so each bite has some fruit. Stir occasionally (the higher your heat the more often you need to stir). When the water has all absorbed into the oats you’re usually done. Cooking time will depend on your heat level, for me by the time I have the apple chopped it’s pretty much done. Finish with a splash (1/4 cup or so) of soy milk or any plant-based milk and a handful of walnuts. This is an easy recipe to double so you have breakfast ready for the next day. I generally will hold on adding the soy milk and walnuts until after I’ve reheated, but you do you!

Comment below if you’ve tried this or if you have another oatmeal topping combo you love!

Doubled the recipe, one for today and one for tomorrow!