5-Ingredient Protein Oatmeal Bowl

Welcome to our weekly Foodie Friday link up! I’m linking up with Annmarie from the Fit Foodie Mama, Emily from Whatever Floats Your Oats, Esther from Chocolate Runner Girl, and Cassandra from Powered By Bling, to create awesome healthy recipes each week!

Today’s theme = Dairy-Free! Make sure you hop around to check out all the amazing recipes in this link up and feel free to add your recipes as well!

In anticipation of the fact that I will likely be without an address and/or kitchen for the next year or so, please realize that most if not all my Foodie Friday posts from uh, now through December (yes, December 2015) were all made in April and May when I was attempting a kitchen cleanse (aka using up everything in my pantry/kitchen so moving wouldn’ t be such a pain)! The “schedule post” feature is a wonderful thing.

The base recipe only takes 5 ingredients, and is ready in 5 minutes or less! I didn’t use protein powder, although you can definitely throw some in (add more milk!) if you want to punched in the face with more protein!

But why am I calling it a protein bowl if there’s no protein powder?

I had some tofu I needed to use up, so I decided to throw it into the oatmeal!

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Don’t give me that face! Hear me out!

Tofu is essentially flavorless, and takes on the flavor of whatever the hecks you throw in with it. I’ve used it in smoothies (e.g. Strawberry Pineapple Tofu Smoothie) and desserts before (Pumpkin Tofu Mousse) and they’ve always gone over really well with people! :O Hell, I’ve even thrown it into lasagna (Pumpkin Tofu Lasagna) before. :O

Adding tofu made this a lot fluffier and creamier than usual oatmeal. I’ve talked before about how I’ll sometimes throw in an egg for fluffier oatmeal (e.g. Kahlua & Cream Oatmeal)…this is essentially the same concept!

Obviously, if you have any kind of allergy to soy products…don’t try this. :O Or sub out what you can! If you want simple, I can give you simple…

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But wait! What if you want to kick it up a notch!?

Simple! Just go to town on the toppings! :D Sky’s the limit!

I used Big Slice Cinnamon French Toast, sliced strawberries, dried cranberries, unsweetened coconut flakes and hemp hearts on mine! No extra sweeteners were used because I think the fruit does a great job on that. :O

Protein Oatmeal Bowl

proteinoatmealbowlIngredients:

  • 1/4 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 ripe banana
  • 2-3 oz. soft or silken tofu
  • 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
  • sprinkle of cinnamon (to taste)

(Topping Ideas)

  • unsweetened coconut flakes, hemp hearts, chia seeds, flax seeds
  • fresh fruit (e.g. sliced strawberries, bananas, kiwis, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
  • dried fruit
  • granola

Instructions:

  1. Add banana, tofu and soy milk to a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Combine oats with tofu mixture and microwave for 1.5-2 minutes.
  3. Add toppings of your choice and serve!

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  1. Such a good idea! I’m struggling to try and simultaneously eat less animal protein AND less protein powder but still get enough protein and BAM. Tofu!

    Oh but I kind of wish I didn’t read that bit about birthing babies before breakfast (alliteration ftw)…
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    1. My apologies on that part! :x I forgot that I was including that at the end of a recipe post. I’m terrible at not mentioning terrible dinner conversation topics these days!

  2. I don’t really eat tofu but I LOVE how creative you got with it! I would have never thought to put it in oatmeal- I bet it tastes delicious!
    Annmarie recently posted…Foodie Friday: Dairy Free Chocolate Chunk Protein FudgesiclesMy Profile

    1. I liked it a lot! I’ll probably be blending the rest into smoothies though because it’s finally warmed up again! :O

  3. Hahaha you are still eating the big slice apples :D
    Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Cross Training Through Running InjuryMy Profile

    1. haha, yes I do! I still have a couple packets left that I’m dreaming up uses for! <3!

  4. cool idea adding tofu to your protein bowl! yum
    rachel @ Athletic Avocado recently posted…Coconut Lime Crusted Mahi MahiMy Profile

    1. Yes indeed! :D Hope you have an awesome weekend!

    • Ricardo on June 5, 2015 at 10:04 am
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    Tofu in oatmeal? http://sinsip.com/Jl.jpg

    1. hahaha, they never sent me my Hogwarts letter. :'(

  5. I’ve never tried tofu in oatmeal. I’m not sure if I could get over knowing it’s in there…
    Pragati // Simple Medicine recently posted…Fashionable Fitness Finds on a Small BudgetMy Profile

    1. I promise you can’t taste it! :O! It just gives the oatmeal a creamier texture! :]!

  6. What a yummy idea and a great use for oatmeal!
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    1. Thanks, Julie! :D!

  7. I would have never thought to put tofu in my oats, but I am SO intrigued! A great way to bump up the protein without any powders. Love it!
    Alanna recently posted…27 Delicious Strawberry Recipes {RD Approved}My Profile

    1. Yepyep! I still have a ton of protein powder left that I haven’t consumed yet, but I figured a change of pace couldn’t hurt! :]

    • Dapinder on June 5, 2015 at 12:42 pm
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    Wow, this is such a novel idea to me, but I LOVE tofu, so maybe I will try this out – I usually have lots of tofu in the fridge! Thanks for sharing the recipe!!

    1. Yay! I hope you like it! :D!

  8. Love adding tofu to oats- Such a creamy texture!
    Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…Healthy No Bake Thumbprint CookiesMy Profile

    1. Agreed! :D!

  9. I’ll take your word for the tofu since…you know, I would die if I tried it ;)
    Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Friday Finisher 6/5/15My Profile

    1. Ah, true that. :x I shall take it for the team and eat it for you! :O

  10. YUM! I think I could eat oatmeal every single day and not get bored!
    Sarah recently posted…Blueberry Muesli Breakfast CakeMy Profile

    1. Agreed! :D There’s an endless amount of variations! :]!

  11. I miss tofu. I’m not allowed to have it anymore. I used it in so many recipes. This sounds like it would be so creamy.
    Cassandra @PoweredByBling recently posted…Potsticker RavioliMy Profile

    1. Darn! :[ I wonder if there’s an equivalent-ish ingredient out there that would work as a substitute! :O

  12. We get through a 10-pound bag of oats each month over here, so yeah more oat recipes please! I think I’m always the last person to join the linkup. I usually need to wait till my husband gets home to get some computer time. And now I’m waiting for the photos to load up….
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    1. Whew! A 10-lb. bag is impressive! :O!! And no worries on linking up late! We keep it open for several days afterward, and are always happy to have you! :]!

      1. Thank you! It’s nice to feel welcomed :;))
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        1. <3!

  13. What is the theme for next week? I don’t see it!
    Eva recently posted…Dairy Free CupcakesMy Profile

    1. Oops! Sorry about that! Next week = chilled drinks!

      1. Woo-hoo!
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        1. :D!

  14. I’ve never had tofu in oatmeal! I love tofu, so I bet this would be delicious :)
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    1. I feel like I don’t meet very many people these days who love tofu, so hooray hooray for a fellow tofu-lover! :P

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