Protein oatmeal breakfast with caramelised almonds

Protein oatmeal breakfast with caramelised almonds: creamy oats with almond milk, protein powder, wild blueberries, cinnamon and crunchy almonds.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• Cooking time: 10 min
• Total time: 15 min
• Calories: 420 kcal per serving
• Protein: 28 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g

Ingredients

• 1 handful of wild blueberries
• 60 g rolled oats
• 200 ml almond milk (unsweetened)
• 30 g protein powder (unsweetened, no sweeteners)
• 15 g almonds
• 1 tsp maple syrup (or honey)
• 1 pinch of cinnamon

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · saucepan · chopping board · knife · mixing bowl · sieve · wooden spoon

1. Briefly wash the wild blueberries and leave them to drain. Roughly chop the almonds.
2. Toast the almonds in a non-stick frying pan with the maple syrup or honey and 1 pinch of cinnamon over a gentle heat until they caramelise slightly. Then leave them to cool briefly on a plate.
3. Put the oats and unsweetened almond milk in a small saucepan and heat gently. Simmer, stirring, until the oatmeal turns creamy.
4. Stir in the protein powder until there are no more lumps. If needed, add a small splash of almond milk so the texture stays soft.
5. Fold in the wild blueberries or let them warm briefly on top of the hot oatmeal. Season with a little cinnamon.
6. Spoon into a bowl and scatter the caramelised almonds over the top. Serve warm.

Good to know

A breakfast like this takes little effort and still feels like something special. Warm, creamy, slightly nutty – and the caramelised almonds make all the difference.

Swaps

Almond milk (unsweetened) → unsweetened tinned coconut milk, diluted (often fewer additives, creamier) Maple syrup/honey → mashed banana or unsweetened apple purée (natural sweetness from fruit)

Allergens

Contains tree nuts (almonds, almond milk) and gluten (oats, unless labelled gluten-free); the protein powder may add other allergens. Generally suitable for children and during pregnancy if all the ingredients agree with you and the protein powder suits your diet.

Frequently asked questions

Which kind of fibre is in oats?

Oats contain soluble fibre, including beta-glucans. They're a natural part of the grain and give oatmeal its pleasantly thick, creamy texture.

What do almonds provide besides fat?

Almonds mainly contain unsaturated fats, plus vitamin E, magnesium and a little calcium. They also bring a small amount of fibre.

Do wild blueberries contain more nutrients than cultivated ones?

Wild blueberries are usually smaller and have relatively more skin, where many of the pigments sit. So they can contain more anthocyanins for the same amount, although the values vary with the harvest and origin.

Does protein powder agree with you in the morning?

That depends a lot on the type. Whey protein can cause problems for sensitive people because of lactose or milk components; plant-based blends don't automatically agree with you better and, depending on the recipe, can also cause wind.

Is maple syrup or honey the better choice?

Both sweeten mainly through sugars such as glucose and fructose. Maple syrup contains small amounts of minerals such as manganese, and honey brings tiny amounts of other compounds depending on the type – but nutritionally the differences are fairly small.