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Cherry Bakewell Protein Oats

Cherry Bakewell Protein Oats

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  • Author: Sonja Goeden
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Inspired by my favourite Yoghurt from Germany, a poppy-seed marzipan yoghurt, but with the added benefit of cherries and protein, these Cherry Bakewell Protein Oats taste like Cherry Bakewell Tarte or of those utterly decadent Amarena-Cherry ice cream cups, you get at Italian gelaterias if you are lucky. You can easily make these into the overnight version, by layering them in a jar, instead of cooking. But I needed the warmth in this sad excuse for summer in Ireland.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup sweet cherries (Destoned. Fresh or frozen.)
  • 1/2 cup soy milk (Can be substituted with more almond milk)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 scoop protein powder (I used “MyProtein - Buttered Popcorn”)
  • 2 tbsp 0% fat Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp marzipan (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a sauce pan, combine the jumbo oats, chia seeds, poppy seeds, almond extract, and pinch of salt. Stir to combine and add the unsweetened almond milk.
  2. Add the cherries to the oatmeal and stir to combine. If using fresh cherries, keep some for garnishing at the end.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the oatmeal has thickened and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  4. Add the Soy Milk and protein powder to a shaking cup and shake vigorously until creamy and no lumps are left. Don’t skip this step, it adds the incredible creaminess.
  5. Lower the heat and pour in the creamy custard like protein shake. Enjoy the look and smell for a second, then stir it into the oats.
  6. Let the whole mix warm through without boiling for a few minutes. The oats will soak up more of the liquid and you will get a very luxurious texture.
    DO NOT boil at this stage, or your protein might turn grainy.
  7. Once it has reached your desired creaminess, pour into a bowl, add the marzipan pieces if using and top with the Greek yoghurt. Garnish with fresh cherries and sprinkle with almond flakes if desired.

Equipment

Notes

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If you’d like to make this as overnight oats for meal prep, simply mix the protein powder with the milk by shaking it, pour over the oats in a jar, add almond aroma and, if using, poppy seeds and marzipan. Close the lid and shake vigorously. Then re-open and top with the cherries. Leave in the fridge over night and you have yourself a healthy and delicious breakfast the next morning.

This is a very generous portion. You could probably share it. I just refuse. 😉

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 611
  • Sugar: 24
  • Sodium: 488
  • Fat: 21
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Carbohydrates: 66
  • Fiber: 13
  • Protein: 43
  • Cholesterol: 51

For The Pleasure Of Eating

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