Banana Coconut Protein Oatmeal
Warm and comforting, this banana coconut oatmeal enhances weight loss, muscle mass and overall health. Steel cut oatmeal is a fiber rich, low glycemic food that improves blood sugar levels, lowers cholesterol and supports gut health. It is also rich in iron and B vitamins to help increase energy. Whey protein enhances satiety, lowers blood pressure, reduces inflammation and helps stem age-related muscle loss. Coconut milk is sweet and creamy and contains satiating medium chain triglycerides which quickly convert to energy.
Makes: 2 servings
Time to cook: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup steel cut oats
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup water
- 1 scoop vanilla whey or vegan protein powder
- ½ banana
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon coconut flakes
Cooking Instructions
- Bring milk and coconut milk to boil in small pot. Reduce heat and add oats. Simmer on medium-low heat until milk is absorbed, about 7-10 minutes. Turn off heat.
- Combine water with protein powder in bowl, blending completely. Stir protein mixture into oatmeal. Slice banana and wash blueberries. Toast coconut flakes in small pan if desired.
- Portion oatmeal into two bowls and top with banana, blueberries and coconut flakes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving:
261 calories; 8.3 g fat (5.7 g sat, .7 g mono, .7 g poly); 5 mg cholesterol; 26.9 g carbohydrate; 20 g protein; 3.1 g fiber; 33 mg sodium; 115 mg potassium.
Recipe by Katy Nishida
