Nourishing Protein Rich Oats

Recipe by Apryl Koch - Clinical Nutritionist 

Ingredients - Oat mixture

•  ½ cup rolled oats (not quick oats)
•  1 cup of milk of your choice (I suggest almond or oat here)
•  1 tsp cinnamon
•  1 x scoop collagen powder
•  1tsp nut butter
•  1 tbsp of a mix of seeds (such as hemp, chia, pumpkin, sunflower, flax)
•  Optional: 1 whisked raw egg (This will add an additional 6g protein to your breakfast to keep you sustained for longer) 

Toppings

•  Berries, bananas, or seasonal fruit
•  Natural Greek yoghurt or coconut yoghurt.
•  Natural nut butter (if you didn't put natural almond or peanut butter into your oat mixture.
•  Cacao nibs or desiccated coconut.
•  1tbs ground linseed/flaxseed meal (This is great for those experiencing constipation or have an elevated oestrogen picture)

Method

1. Combine rolled oats, plant-based milk, cinnamon, collagen powder, and seeds in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan.
2. If using egg. Add the egg to the mixture and stir until well combined.
3. For microwave cooking: Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until oats are cooked and the mixture is creamy. For stovetop cooking: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the oats are cooked and the mixture thickens.
4. Once cooked, top with your chosen toppings.

Tips

1. For a vegan version, skip the egg and swap to the below recommended hemp protein. You’ll also need to increase the amount of plant-based milk for your desired consistency without the egg.
2. To save time in the morning, prepare this breakfast as an overnight version by combining all ingredients (except the egg) in a jar or container the night before. In the morning, simply heat in the microwave or on the stove-top until warm, then add your toppings.

Product recommendations

• Dose and Co collagen is a good over-the-counter collagen option. Make sure you select the unflavoured/natural version. Otherwise, Gelpro is my recommended and preferred brand, and you can order online via their website.

About the Author 

Apryl is a Clinical Nutritionist with a bachelor’s in health science and a passion for empowering women to better health. Apryl loves working 1 on 1 with her clients to understand their full health picture to get to the root cause of what is going on, and educate them on how best to support their current health status through dietary, lifestyle, and nutraceutical support. Apryl supports women at all life stages, with a large focus on hormonal health, including conception, fertility, pregnancy and postnatal. Her aim is to empower women to feel more energised, less stressed & have a loving relationship with food. 

Learn more about Apryl here www.aprylkochnutrition.com.au or follow her on socials here.