Protein-Packed Nut & Seed Porridge

A nutrient-dense morning porridge made with large flake oats, rich milk, mashed banana, and a blend of almonds, pecans, roasted flax seeds, and hemp hearts. Whisked with an egg and optional vanilla protein powder for a super satisfying, high-protein breakfast.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup large flake oats
• Almonds (chopped, to taste)
• Pecans (chopped, to taste)
• 1 tbsp roasted flax seed
• 1 tbsp hemp hearts
• Dried cranberries (amount to preference)
• 1/2 banana (mashed)
• 1 cup milk (3.25% whole milk preferred)
• Ground cinnamon (amount to preference)
• 1 egg
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)

Directions

1. Chop or mash the nuts and fruit.
2. Combine the oats, chopped nuts, seeds, dried cranberries, and cinnamon in a saucepan.
3. Pour in the milk and cook over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes until the oats reach your desired tenderness.
4. Whisk in the egg and optional vanilla protein powder, cooking for a few additional minutes until creamy and fully cooked through.
5. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy warm.