Healthy Protein Packed Instant Oatmeal Recipe 5-Ways

Need easy breakfast inspiration? Check out this easy and healthy protein packed instant oatmeal recipe made 5 different ways. Everything from savory to sweet, there’s a recipe inside for you. 

These recipes are proudly sponsored by Vital Proteins. The best place to get pure and natural collagen to enhance your body.

This recipe is proudly sponsored by Vital Proteins. The best place to get pure and natural collagen to enhance your body.

School is in session, and we’re still trying to find a routine. Somehow we always seem to be cutting it close with getting there on time, let alone dressed and fed. That’s why I’m getting practical with breakfast ideas because this mama needs some help.

Insert this healthy protein packed instant oatmeal recipe made 5-ways that your family will love.

healthy instant oatmeal

Yes, yes, yes!! I mean breakfast doesn’t get much easier or faster than oatmeal. Not to mention it’s versatile meaning you can load it up, warm it up, leave it sweet or make it savory.

But the thing about oatmeal, it’s loaded with simple carbohydrates.

Quick, digestible, short-lived energy that doesn’t always fill you up the way you need to. That’s where the add-in’s come in. Whether it be nuts, nut butter, a mix of savory things like soft-boiled eggs or collagen, there are lots of ways to spice it up.

Plus, this recipe is like instant oatmeal. It’s already pre-mixed, add warm water or milk and all the toppings you would like for a quick breakfast.

the recipe

In my opinion, oatmeal needs a little boost to make it more nutritious. Like I mentioned above, without it, it’s a simple carbohydrate that doesn’t fill you up. But this instant oatmeal recipe adds in loads of fiber and protein thanks to the ground flax and collagen.

Speaking of collagen, this is one of the best additions you could add to any breakfast. It provides the essential amino acids that are hard to come by in the other protein sources we consume. This healthy protein packed instant oatmeal recipe provides the nourishment your body needs to kick off your day, leave you satisfied, full and increase your energy.

collagen benefits

The list of benefits from collagen is quite long. I won’t get into all of them here, but make sure you check out this post to learn more.

But like anything, not all collagen is created equal. Given that collagen comes from animal products, you want to make sure it’s coming from the healthiest of animals. That’s why I prefer a grass-fed collagen powder that is organic. My go-to collagen source has always been Vital Proteins, and I don’t see that ending anytime soon. It’s so easy and convenient, plus it’s made my healing journey so much easier.

The collagen I use is always Vital Proteins. The primary collagen is tasteless and non-gelatinizing collagen. But in this recipe, I wanted to add the extra dose of creaminess that comes from their collagen creamer. I used the coconut collagen creamer, but you could use the vanilla or gingerbread which would be fantastic for the colder months.

mix it up

Getting back to the recipe, one of my favorite aspects is once you have the base you can add in whatever toppings you would like. Whether it’s blueberries and almonds, warm apple cinnamon or even a savory version. Which I know isn’t traditional, but it’s certainly delicious.

Think outside the box, get creative and let your taste buds do the thinking. Below you’ll find my five favorite ways to spice up this quick and healthy protein packed instant oatmeal recipe.

Let me know in the comments what your favorite way to eat oatmeal is! Then play around and try something new. Definitely, don’t forget to pack it full of fiber and protein using the flax meal and Vital Proteins Collagen Powder. It is a game changer.