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Use this recipe to make your oatmeal with Greek yogurt in the microwave or on the stove.

This oatmeal with Greek yogurt has a delicious, creamy texture and adds a protein boost to your breakfast.

a bowl of oatmeal topped with Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and strawberries

Protein Oatmeal with Greek Yogurt

I’m all about protein breakfasts that keep me full on busy mornings, so I grabbed my epic recipe for creamy oats and gave it a protein upgrade by adding Greek yogurt. This recipe has 21 grams of protein thanks to the milk and yogurt, compared to 5g in classic oatmeal made with water. That’s a huge difference!

More Ways to Make High Protein Oatmeal

Other easy ways to add protein to your bowl of oats include cottage cheese oatmeal, oats with protein powder, and savory oatmeal with egg and bacon.

Greek Yogurt Oatmeal (21g of Protein)

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Use this recipe to make your oatmeal with Greek yogurt in the microwave or on the stove.

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Ingredients

½ cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup milk, or water
Pinch of salt
⅓ cup Greek yogurt

Add ins:

¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon honey, or maple syrup

Instructions

In the microwave:

Add the oats, milk (or water), cinnamon and honey (if using), and salt to a microwave-safe bowl. Cook for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, stopping to stir the oatmeal halfway through cooking to prevent it from bubbling over.
When the oats are soft and ready to serve, add the Greek yogurt and stir to incorporate it into the oatmeal.

Stovetop:

Add the oats, milk (or water), cinnamon and honey (if using), and salt in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Use the smallest saucepan you have, or double the recipe and save leftovers. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and once it simmers, reduce the heat to low.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the desired consistency is reached. When the oats are soft and ready, turn off the heat and add the Greek yogurt. Stir to incorporate and heat it through.

Serve:

Serve the oats in a bowl, topped with your favorite oatmeal toppings.

Notes

Using milk will yield a creamier oatmeal.
Using instant/quick oats reduces the cooking time to about 2 minutes on the stove and 1 minute in the microwave.
Any flavor Greek yogurt can be used, with vanilla being the most universal for toppings.