Five Minute Meals: The Ultimate Oats

I know you are in a hurry to get out the door in the morning, but it really can pay off to slow things down. When it comes to oats, the slower cooking, the better. Faster cooking oats have a higher glycemic index (GI) and may leave you hungry by mid-morning. Ideally, you want to try steel-cut oats, which are rich in fiber and protein. Their GI is also low, so they won’t cause your blood sugar to spike.

The Ultimate Oats

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup steel-cut oats
• 1 scoop protein powder

Instructions:

Bring water to a boil. Add oats and reduce to medium heat. Let simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in protein powder and serve.

Calories: 240

Protein: 23 grams

Carbohydrates: 31 grams

Fat: 3.5 grams

Saturated Fat: .9 grams