This bowl of oats was everything this morning after my workout!

It’s full of good fuel carbs and protein needed to build and retain muscle mass.

I normally eat regular oatmeal and have been feeling blah about it. So I decided to try steel cut oats. It took longer to make that the microwave oats, but so worth it.

If you are in contest prep, you can adjust the ingredients to meet your macros 🙂

And you can make (keep) this recipe Vegan by using non-whey protein powder.

Check out the video and macros below:

Ingredients:

1 cup of steel cut oats (makes 4 servings after cooking)

3 cups of water

1/4 tsp. of sea salt

1/4 cup of low sugar cranberries

1 scoop of vanilla protein powder I use Nuzest, I’m an Ambassador, save 15% with code: kimberly15 <<<

1 tbs. of organic coconut flakes

1 packet of hemp & flax seeds

1/3 fresh nectarine slices (or other fruit)

1 tsp. Truvia brown sugar blend

1 tsp. (drizzle) of honey

Directions:

-Cook the oats (15-20 minutes or longer for creamier oats)

-Let cool 2-3 minutes

-Mix in protein

-Top with fruit

-Add final ingredients on top

Enjoy!

Macros:

Calories 400 | Protein 21g | Carbs 57g | Fat 7g | Fiber 11g | Sugar 15g