Feelin’ hungry by 11 every morning? Add more protein to your breakfast to stay satisfied longer. But instead of piling your plate with bacon, eggs, and sausage (all of which are high in fat), try one of these oatmeal recipes. They’re loaded with protein but light on grease.
Banana Almond Egg-White Oatmeal
Egg whites and protein powder up the ante in this bowl of oatmeal. Don’t worry—you won’t even notice there are eggs in this recipe.
Protein: 23.5g
Get the recipe: Banana Almond Egg-White Oatmeal
Chia Cottage Cheese Oats
The chia seeds add extra fiber and will keep you full until lunch.
Protein: 29g
Get the recipe: Chia Cottage Cheese Oats
Chocolate Protein Oatmeal Pancakes
Chocolate for breakfast? Sign us up! Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with these flapjacks filled with cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
Protein: 30g
Get the recipe: Chocolate Protein Oatmeal Pancakes
Overnight Chocolate Cherry Proats
These make-ahead oats take the awesome combo of chocolate and cherry to the next level.
Protein: 28g
Get the recipe: Overnight Chocolate Cherry Proats
Mocha Overnight Proats
Enjoy your morning java a new way! These overnight oats combine two of our favorite things—coffee and chocolate. The two go well with oats in this creamy, filling recipe.
Protein: 16g
Get the recipe: Mocha Overnight Oats
Overnight Cake Batter Protein Oatmeal
It will feel like every morning is your birthday with these “cake batter” oats. Sprinkles are optional, but strongly recommended.
Protein: 20g
Get the recipe: Overnight Cake Batter Protein Oatmeal
Cinnamon Banana Proats
Go bananas for this bowl of yummy goodness. Top with bananas (obvs), fresh strawberries, blueberries, nuts, or chocolate chips. The healthy add-ons are endless.
Protein: 28g
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Banana Proats
Protein Oat Bars
Think oatmeal can only be enjoyed out of a bowl? Think again! These amazing and portable bars can be stashed in your purse or gym bag, for those times you need a quick energy boost.
Protein: 10g
Get the recipe: Protein Oatmeal Bars
Apple Pie Protein Overnight Oats
Everything you love about apple pie, without the extra sugar. With six grams of filling fiber and just 280 calories, this overnight oatmeal recipe is a no-brainer.
Protein: 15g
Get the recipe: Apple Pie Protein Overnight Oats
Crock-Pot Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Oatmeal
You’ll love this time-saving healthy oatmeal recipe. Throw the ingredients into your Crock-Pot the night before and a belly-warming breakfast will await you in the morning.
Protein: 11g
Get the recipe: Crock-Pot Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Oatmeal
PB&J Overnight Oats
Your childhood favorite has officially been upgraded.
Protein: 17g
Get the recipe: PB&J Overnight Oats
Protein-Packed Oatmeal Cups
These on-the-go cups are simple to make and loaded with energizing ingredients. Try the chocolate chip, blueberry, or peanut butter version. Better yet—try them all!
Protein: 22g
Get the recipe: Protein-Packed Oatmeal Cups
Banana Baked Protein Oatmeal
Put down the spoon. This is a fork-and-knife kind of oatmeal recipe. Top with a dollop of peanut butter for an extra-special treat and even more protein.
Protein: 12g
Get the recipe: Banana Baked Protein Oatmeal