Maple Walnut Apple Oatmeal Prep Time: 5 min. Cooking Time: 10 min Ingredients: Water Old fashioned large flake oats Cinnamon Apple (cored and cut into small pieces) Crushed Walnuts 100% Pure Maple Syrup Water Vanilla whey protein (equal to 25g protein) ½ Cup ½ Cup ½ tsp ½ ¼ Cup 1 tbsp ¼ Cup 1 scoop Instructions: Bring ½ a cup of water and milk to a boil in a small pot on medium heat. Add the oats and cinnamon. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is absorbed (approximately 7-10 minutes), stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and mix in apples, walnuts and maple syrup. Combine ¼ cup of water with whey protein in a separate bowl. Mix with a fork until protein is dissolved. For a smoother consistency, pour protein mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until protein is dissolved. Pour protein mixture over oatmeal serve. Serves 1 large or 2 small. Nutritional Information (per serving) Large Small Calories (kcal) Fat (g) Saturated (g) Monounsaturated (g) Polyunsaturated (g) Omega-3 (g) Omega-6 (g) Carbohydrates (g) Fiber (g) Sugars (g) Protein (g) 619.2 23.5 2.4 3.5 14.8 2.9 1.9 63.6 8.4 26.0 38.3 309.6 11.8 1.2 1.7 7.4 1.5 1.0 31.8 4.2 13.0 19.2 Variations and Options If you like your oatmeal softer, add 2-4 tablespoons of extra water to the pot before adding the oats and cinnamon. If you are lactose intolerant or would prefer not to use milk, omit ½ cup of low-fat milk and replace with ½ cup of water and ½ scoop of protein powder. Alternatively, you can substitute with non-cow’s milk dairy (e.g. goat’s milk). Try substituting cinnamon with nutmeg for a different flavor. For a creamier mixture, instead of mixing the whey protein with ¼ cup of water, try combining the protein with ¼ cup of apple sauce or yogurt.