The BEST Protein Oatmeal (With Quick Oats!)

Name: The Best Protein Oatmeal (With Quick Oats!)
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: ½ cup quick oats (aka one-minute oats); 1 banana (peeled); 3 scoops collagen protein; 5 fresh strawberries (sliced); 1 cup water; pinch of salt

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This is the best everyday protein oatmeal made with quick oatmeal, collagen protein powder, mashed banana, freshly sliced strawberries, and a pinch of salt. I've made some version of this oatmeal every single day for over a year- I like it that much!

collagen protein oatmeal with mashed banana and sliced strawberries

If you are looking for other high protein oats, check out this egg white oatmeal recipe made with fresh egg whites!

I am not a big fan of whey protein powder oatmeal because I feel like it's chalky and clumpy. But, collagen protein powder is different. I am so impressed with its lack of aftertaste, its blend-ability (is that a word?), and its high quality protein content.

What You Will Love

This bowl of oatmeal is silky, sweet, and filling. It takes just 5 minutes to make fresh every morning, and this high protein breakfast recipe is great for the Mediterranean diet or tracking macros. Oats are packed with soluble fiber, help with weight loss, and have heart-healthy benefits. Here are some more of the health benefits of oats.

This protein instant oatmeal is customizable and super easy- for any cooking skill level. This is a great way to get extra protein without eating more meat!

Ingredient Notes

Quick oats: This is the same as one-minute oatmeal or instant oats. It's different from whole oats, rolled oats, or steel-cut oats. I prefer quick oats because it cooks faster and it has a creamy texture.
Banana: Use a freshly peeled banana. I don't recommend frozen bananas.
Fresh strawberries: Fresh berries add an extra dimension of flavor. My favorite is fresh strawberries.
Pinch of salt
Unflavored collagen protein peptides: The kind I use is Vital Proteins, and I bought it from Costco. I have also added this protein powder to my strawberry banana smoothies, and my picky eater approves. Collagen peptides are different from whey protein, soy protein, or any other type of protein powder. I recommend using collagen protein for this recipe. It's practically tasteless and gives the oats some extra creaminess.

See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for quantities.

Quick Overview

Steps 1 & 2: Measure out the ingredients. Mash the banana and protein peptides.

Steps 3 & 4: Cook the quick oats, water, and a pinch of salt.

Steps 5 & 6: Mix in the mashed banana and collagen. Top with berries.

How To Make Quick Protein Oats

mash the banana and collagen protein together

Peel and mash the banana with the collagen peptides.

mashed banana and protein powder blended together

Set the mashed banana and peptides aside.

Add quick oats, water, and a pinch of salt to a saucepan.

Boil the instant oatmeal while continuing to stir. The oats are finished once the oats thicken up (after about one to two minutes). Turn off the heat.

add the mashed banana and protein powder to the cooked oats

Add the mashed banana and collagen to the cooked oats.

top the protein oatmeal with fresh strawberries

Sprinkle some fresh berries on top of the oats.

mashed banana and collagen protein oatmeal.

Tips and Tricks

Add about 30 grams of protein per serving. Different protein powders may have different size scoopers. My collagen protein has 10 grams of protein for every scoop, so I normally do 3 scoops for a single serving of oatmeal.
I'm not a fan of the natural texture of plain oatmeal, which is why I struggled to eat it. My friends, Rukeya and Mehdi, gave me a tip that changed my oatmeal game. They told me to add mashed banana. Since then, oatmeal has been one of my favorite healthy breakfast recipes. Mashed banana is a great option to naturally sweeten oatmeal as well.

sliced strawberries and mashed banana collagen protein oatmeal.

Variations and Substitutions

Skip the protein powder! If you don't have any on hand, just omit this ingredient.
Add any type of fresh fruit like a variety of fresh berries- strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries.
Mix in some nut butter, seed butter, cocoa powder, flax seeds, crushed nuts, or dark chocolate chips!
Use almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk instead of water if desired.
The mashed banana adds natural sweetness to this bowl of oats. If you would like something sweeter, you can add more mashed banana, a touch of maple syrup, or added sugar like brown sugar or coconut sugar.

everyday banana and strawberry protein oatmeal.

Equipment

I'm a huge fan of a kitchen scale to measure and track macros. You will also need a saucepan, fork, and bowl.

Storage

Store this oatmeal in the fridge for up to two days. The bananas will cause the oatmeal to turn brown, but it still tastes the same in my opinion.

If you want to batch-prepare this oatmeal for a one-minute breakfast, make the oats ahead of time. Mash the banana and peptides just before eating.

FAQs

How healthy is protein oatmeal?

Protein oatmeal contains many essential amino acids, soluble fiber, and important vitamins and minerals. Collagen protein oatmeal has a good macro balance of protein, carb, and fat ratios, which is why many fitness competitors eat it daily.

Can you lose weight by eating protein oatmeal?

Weight loss occurs when we eat in a calorie deficit. Protein oatmeal is a healthy breakfast recipe that helps to keep you full, packed full of nutrients and vitamins, and low in fat.

How can I add protein to my morning oatmeal?

The easiest way to add protein powder to a morning oatmeal bowl, is to mash a banana with the protein powder. Then, mix the mashed banana and protein powder combination into the cooked oats.

What is the best protein powder for oatmeal?

Collagen peptides are the best-tasting protein powder for oatmeal that promotes a creamy texture and no aftertaste.

Macros 101

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