An oatmeal bowl that tastes exactly like a vanilla cake just without the nasties and instead packed with healthy proteins from nuts- fuel your morning with this healthy dish and never worry about your proteins anymore. This is how my Vegan gluten-free, Protein packed Vanilla Oatmeal came to live.
With everyone warning me about the side effect of a plant-based diet I set my goal on incorporating natural proteins already in the morning. This morning, I set out on a mission to create a higher protein oatmeal that could easily be done in 20 minutes or packed for breakfast on the go.
The Oatmeal has a very thick and creamy texture due to the coconut flour and reminds me of vanilla batter I used to eat as a kid.
Notice that I added vanilla protein powder in my recipe below. I use the one that I ordered from Foodspring since I really like the natural vanilla taste. If you are uncomfortable with protein powder simply substitute with 1 tbsp of coconut flour or leave it out completely. It will still taste amazing.
PROMISE!
- ½ cup gluten-free oats
- 1 tbsp coconut flour
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup of almond milk
- ¼ cup tap water
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1 tsp peanut butter (I used the smooth one from Foodspring)
- 1 scoop of vegan vanilla protein powder from Foodspring)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- rolled oats, edible flowers and sliced fruits of choice for topping
- Combine oats, milk, and vanilla in a saucepan and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed. Reduce heat and whisk in the chia seeds and whisk until fluffy. (Chia seeds might take up to 2 minutes until fully swollen up.
- Stir in the vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, sliced almonds and coconut flour until fully combined
- If the mixture is extremely thick add the extra ¼ cup of tap water
- In a bowl covered with foil leave in the fridge for one hour before adding your toppings and starting to eat.
I also love using coconut flour in oatmeal–great way to make it thicker and fluffier! I’d probably sub mine with chocolate protein powder just because I hate vanilla protein though XD
I think it would be awesome with chocolate as well! 😀
Looks fabulous! Any thoughts on a completely grain free granola?
thanks Jess! Actually I don0t really know it! What do you think about it? U usually make my own granola and sometimes store-bought as I am not gluten intollerant.
Oh Gott, sieht das gut aus! Wo zauberst du jetzt auf deinen reisen bloß die ganzen tollen Rezepte her?
Liebe Grüße
Lena | http://www.healthylena.de
Hi Lara, that is a really stunning bowl. Love your feed and your blog! Great work. Keep going on
xoxo Janine
Love vanilla oatmeal, and that you added peanut butter! You sure know how to make oatmeal epic!!
dee xx.