How to Mix Protein Powder into Cooked Oatmeal

A bowl of oatmeal is one of the healthiest---not to mention easiest---breakfasts you can have. Oats are high in fiber, contain several nutrients, naturally reduce cholesterol and promote a healthy heart. Adding a spoonful of protein powder to your oatmeal will give you a quick, natural energy boost. Protein powder will also help repair any damage to your body, as well as prepare your bones and muscles for the day.

Things You'll Need

• Oatmeal
• Bowl
• Protein powder
• Spoon

Instructions

1. Cook one cup of oatmeal according to the directions on the package. It doesn't matter whether the oatmeal is cooked on the stove or in the microwave.

2. Pour the cooked oatmeal into a bowl. Add a spoonful of protein powder to the oatmeal.

3. Mix the protein powder into the oatmeal with a spoon until it dissolves. If the powder has trouble dissolving, add a few drops of water to the oatmeal.

Tips & Warnings

• Try using flavored protein powder to add flavor to the oatmeal. Vanilla- and chocolate-flavored powder can be found at almost any vitamin store.

• Cook the oatmeal in milk rather than water for an extra boost of calcium and protein.

• Use natural oats rather than instant oatmeal to avoid the higher sugar content of instant oatmeal.

• Add your favorite fresh fruit to the oatmeal for extra taste and nutrients.

• Sweeten the oatmeal with raw cane sugar rather than refined white sugar. Raw sugar is full of nutrients and isn't as harmful as refined white sugar.

References

• Oatmeal Benefits
• Protein Powder Benefits