High Protein Vegan Oatmeal -

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High protein vegan oatmeal is super easy to achieve and tastes amazing! Start your day with a bowl of high plant protein that will for sure keep you full until lunch.

What you need for high protein vegan oatmeal

To make a bowl of high-protein oatmeal, you just need a few simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store.

Rolled oats. Personally, I love the combination of rolled oats and steel-cut oats. Pick any oatmeal variety of your choosing. If you are gluten-free, make sure to check the container of oats for the gluten-free seal.
Protein powder. There are tons and tons of protein powders on the market today, a lot of which are vegan. They come in many different flavors and protein blends. I tend to go for a pea protein blend. Some of my favorite proteins are Sunwarrior, Vega, and Trader Joe’s brand to name a few. They all seem to blend well in whatever I add it to.
Soy milk. Rather than adding almond milk, which doesn’t have much protein, soy milk is a great source of plant protein.
Hemp seeds, Chia seeds or Flax meal. These are some great superfoods that are loaded with nutrients. They contain high levels of omega 3s and omega 6s which help support healthy cholesterol levels, immune system function, and may help regulate your metabolism.

How to make it

Making high protein oatmeal is just as easy as making your regular bowl of oats. You can make it ahead of time as protein overnight oats or cook your oats traditionally over the stovetop.

First, make your oatmeal to your liking, hot or cold. Once your oatmeal is made, add in a scoop of protein powder and half a cup of soy milk. This prevents the oatmeal from being too thick and the soy milk adds a nice creaminess. I prefer a thicker oatmeal consistency, so I would add in as much soy milk until I achieve my desired consistency.

Mix very well to ensure you don’t get any chunks of protein powder. No one wants to eat a clump of dry protein powder.

Now here comes the fun part, the toppings! To get an additional boost of protein, I love to top my oatmeal with powdered peanut butter. Not only does it contain 8g of protein per 2 tablespoons, but it is also WAY lower in fat which means fewer calories. A win-win. Then I add any fruit I have on hand, frozen fruit is amazing as well, and some source of healthy fat like hemp seeds. For a nice added crunch, I love cacao nibs but the toppings are endless.