How to Make Powered Up Oatmeal. Higher in protein and fiber!

Oatmeal seems to get a bad rap here lately. But a well crafted bowl of oats is a healthy breakfast that won't break the bank! If you are a member of camp oatmeal, come and take a look at this higher fiber, higher protein bowl of oats. It just might become your new favorite!

Oatmeal is currently having it's day in the news on social media. 

You will find delicious recipes for just about everything made with oat flour over wheat flour for those who want and need, to cook and bake gluten free. And you will also find the other side of the conversation that declares that oats were developed for animal feed. But from this acritical I found at Pub Med, oats are unique among cereal crops, due to the unique fiber and the nutrition of the grain. And while it is true, that both humans and animals eat oats, it is for one reason only, because oats really are that good for us. The article also goes on to offer additional reading, but I think you get the picture. 

What I have noticed about oatmeal might also be true, 

that a poorly cooked bowl of oats is often the reason a person does not like oatmeal. Speaking for myself, a bowl of glue is not my first choice for breakfast. I like my breakfast oats to be individual grains that I can identify, and not so over cooked that I don't need to chew! It took a few years, but I have learned to cook oats so that I enjoy eating breakfast, and the nutrition in the bowl will last me until lunch. Plus to be honest, getting enough protein at breakfast is more important as the years go by...

We should could talk about fiber, and how important it is for everyone, that we actually get enough. 

Especially a bit of fiber from different sources throughout the day. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables as well as nuts and seeds offer fiber. The trick is eating enough fiber, but not too much. The thing I know about oats is that the fiber is wonderful for us all, yet is also water soluble. Meaning it will never cause you duress....making it the superhero of fiber. Yes there are other foods that have the same fiber traits, such as the pectin in apples along with bananas and avocados. The truth is oatmeal is, but that just might be the second best thing going for oatmeal. We all get to top i and enjoy our breakfasts the way we like!  

And for those who need low histamine recipes, oatmeal is your new best friend!

Some additional thoughts on this recipe:

For even more added protein, you might consider sprinkling your oatmeal with Crunchy Protein Spoonful's a delicious mix of toasted hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds and either walnuts or pecans. 

You can also serve with cow's milk for even more  protein. Same for goat milk.

This recipe serves four or five as a hearty breakfast, I make and reheat for breakfast as needed. 

With Powered Up Oatmeal in the fridge ready to go, my hubby has started eating oats again!

For those seeking more fiber, (yep, talking about me...) you can add a rounded spoonful of organic wheat bran. PS for low histamine eating, wheat bran is low histamine. 

The secret to grains of oatmeal that you can identify, is to do most of the cooking without a lid, and don't keep stirring. 

And lastly, the amount of water, just like the amount of oatmeal can be adjusted for your own preference in texture. 

Ingredients needed for this recipe:

• old fashioned oats
• oat bran
• vanilla
• salt
• eggs
• organic wheat bran, if desired

You will also need the following:

• medium sized pan with a lid
• medium sized mixing bowl
• silicone spatula
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• storage container for leftovers

Now we are ready to begin~

Powered Up Oatmeal.

by the seat of my pants

UPDATED: 01.04.2026

2 c old fashioned rolled oats, we use organic sprouted oats

1/3 c oat bran, organic

1 rounded T organic wheat bran, if desired

2 eggs

3 c water

2 t vanilla

1/4 t salt

Bring the water, vanilla and salt to a boil in the medium saucepan. While the water is coming to a boil. 

Place the oatmeal, oat bran, wheat bran if using and the eggs in the medium mixing bowl. Use the silicone spatula to mix the eggs into the oatmeal and the oat bran. The goal is to coat the oatmeal and the oat bran with the eggs. You want the ingredients to be mixed, yet the grains remain intact. 

Let rest until the water comes to a boil, stir once again to separate the grains. 

 

Add the oatmeal mixture to the boiling water. 

Stir gently to keep the grains of oats separate. 

When the water returns to a boil, adjust the heat. You will want more than a simmer but not a full boil. Cook with the lid off, for 10 minutes. 

Most of the water will be cooked away. Stir gently, remove from the heat, cover with the lid, and let sit 5 minutes. 

After sitting, uncover and dish up your breakfast! We usually get four servings from this pan of Powered Up Oatmeal. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat in your favorite method. 

Storage options for Powered Up Oatmeal. Place in a refrigerator container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to four days. I do not recommend freezing this recipe. 

UPDATE:  For your convenience, a "copy and paste" version of Powered Up Oatmeal has been included below. 

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Morning Oats with Blueberry Maple Compote and Toasted Hemp Hearts. 

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Printable "copy and paste" version:

Powered Up Oatmeal.

by the seat of my pants

2 c old fashioned rolled oats, we use organic sprouted oats

1/3 c oat bran, organic

2 eggs

3 c water

2 t vanilla

1/4 t salt

Bring the water, vanilla and salt to a boil in the medium saucepan. While the water is coming to a boil.

 

Place the oatmeal, oat bran, wheat bran if using and the eggs in the medium mixing bowl. Use the silicone spatula to mix the eggs into the oatmeal and the oat bran. The goal is to coat the oatmeal and the oat bran with the eggs. You want the ingredients to be mixed, yet the grains remain intact. 

Let rest until the water comes to a boil, stir once again to separate the grains.

Add the oatmeal mixture to the boiling water. 

When the water returns to a boil, adjust the heat. You will want more than a simmer but not a full boil. Cook with the lid off, for 10 minutes. 

Most of the water will be cooked away. Stir gently, remove from the heat, cover with the lid, and let sit 5 minutes. 

After sitting, uncover and dish up your breakfast! We usually get four servings from this pan of Powered Up Oatmeal. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat in your favorite method. 

Storage options for Powered Up Oatmeal. Place in a refrigerator container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to four days. I do not recommend freezing this recipe. 

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