How to Mix Protein Powder Into Hot Oatmeal

Protein powder is a powerful addition to body building, losing weight and overall fitness. It provides many vitamins and nutrients crucial to body functions. But just because it's good for you does not mean that it tastes good. There are several ways to add protein powder to your diet so that it does not feel like such a chore to take. Make your own protein bars and chocolate and peanut butter balls, and mix it in with foods like oatmeal, cereal and smoothies.

Things You'll Need

• Protein powder
• Cooked oatmeal

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Instructions

• 1

  Pour desired number of scoops into hot oatmeal.

• 2

  Stir with a spoon.

• 3

  Add milk or hot water to the oatmeal to thin it out. Protein powder acts as a thickening agent, so cooking the oatmeal with a bit more water or adding milk afterward will give it a creamier taste.

• 4

  Further disguise the taste of the protein powder in the oatmeal by adding chunks of fresh fruit such as apples, peaches or berries.