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Oatmeal as the first meal of the day is a smart nutrition move: oats are a good source of fiber along with a range of vitamins and minerals needed to support good health and training. A study in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism found that oatmeal has the power to shift our microbiome towards a higher population of “good bugs” that can improve lipid numbers for better heart health. This baked protein oatmeal takes the mainstay to new heights.
Getting protein in the morning is key, and, spoiler alert, oats are not a protein powerhouse. Recent research shows that morning is the most important time of day to get this macro in order to build lean body mass, suggesting protein calories might be more efficiently used earlier in your day. Building muscle mass can make you a more powerful, injury resistant runner.
Enter this baked protein oatmeal that tastes oh-so reminiscent of everyone’s favorite schoolyard sandwich. When berries get baked with cinnamon-spiced oats and nutty peanut butter powder and then topped with creamy vanilla-infused yogurt, the result is a warming make-ahead breakfast…
