Classic oatmeal with toppers

Ingredients

Serves: 1

• 1/3 cup (80 mL) large flake oats (old-fashioned oats) 
• 2/3 cup (160 mL) 1% milk or water 

Protein Add-Ins- choose one 

• ¼ cup (60 mL) pumpkin seeds 
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) peanut butter 
• 2.5 Tbsp (37.5 mL) hemp seeds 
• ½ cup (125 mL) plain Greek yogurt 
• protein powder of choice (read package/label) 

 
Fruit & Fibre Add-Ins – choose one 

• ½ cup raspberries, fresh or frozen 
• 1 pear, skin on, chopped 
• 1 apple, skin on, chopped 
• 2 kiwi fruit, chopped 
• 1 cup mixed berries 
• 1 small banana 

Instructions

1. Bring milk to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat; add oats. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.  
2. Add your protein and fruit choice.

Note: Nutrition is for the simple oatmeal recipe and the first of each option (pumpkin seeds and raspberries).  

Tips:

• Microwave instructions: Mix milk and oats in a microwavable bowl. Cook on HIGH for 2 ½ to 3 minutes, stirring halfway. 
• Nutrition know-how: The protein add-ins provide 7 g protein each and the fruit add-ins provide 4 g of fibre each.