This High-Protein Gingerbread Oatmeal is spicy, sweet, and oh-so-satisfying.
There’s something special about the mornings when your breakfast feels more like a sweet treat than a run-of-the-mill nutritious meal. Picture this: You’ve just poured yourself a steaming cup of coffee, wrapped yourself in the coziest blanket you have, and you’re getting ready to dive into a bowl of warm, creamy, protein-packed gingerbread oatmeal. Sounds like the perfect way to start your day, doesn’t it? Well, this little routine has been on repeat in my mornings, and I’m about to make it your repeat routine, too.
This isn’t your average oatmeal. This is protein oatmeal. Sure, regular oats do have some protein, but with this gingerbread variation, I’m bulking it up with a hefty helping of protein powder. That means you can start your day fueling your muscles AND your taste buds. As for the flavors, this oatmeal tastes like your favorite gingerbread cookies and encompasses the magic of the holiday season. The combination of ginger, molasses, and cinnamon is just the kind of thing that makes mornings feel a little less meh and a little more yes, please.
Is This High-Protein Gingerbread Oatmeal Healthy?
Oats are considered a superfood. They’re rich in fiber, thiamine, iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and protein, just to name a few benefits. They’re the perfect food for keeping you full and satiated while giving you a vital dose of needed nutrients. Of course, your protein powder of choice will add even more protein. Almond milk is high in vitamin E and often comes fortified with calcium and vitamin D. And the cinnamon and ginger have some natural anti-inflammatory properties. Overall, this is a relatively healthy recipe you can enjoy whenever the craving strikes. It does contain some sugar in the form of molasses, but believe it or not, molasses does have some nutritional benefits to it. It contains iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Who knew?
Kicking Off The Morning With Protein
This gingerbread oatmeal kicks off your day with over 20 grams of protein in just one serving. Why is this so important, you may wonder? A protein-rich breakfast is key for staying full and maintaining steady energy levels throughout the morning. If you’ve ever dealt with the dreaded mid-morning crash, this recipe can help you avoid it. Protein is also essential for muscle growth and repair, so if you’re a fairly active person—or, heck, you’re just looking to support overall muscle health—this oatmeal is going to be working overtime for you well into lunchtime.
How To Make Ahead And Store
You can make your oats ahead of time, then transfer them into individually portioned airtight containers and store them in the refrigerator. They should last for up to 3-4 days.
Serving Suggestions
To pack even more of a protein punch, enjoy your gingerbread oats with some Air-Fryer Bacon or Air-Fryer Breakfast Sausage. If you’re on the go or dashing out the door to work, some portable Egg Bites are another great protein-rich complement.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup rolled old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder, of choice
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon natural butter extract
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, stir together the almond milk, oatmeal, cinnamon, and ginger, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the milk is mostly absorbed but the oats are still a little runny.
- Remove from heat and stir in the remaining ingredients until well mixed.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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