The BEST Oatmeal Ever: High Protein Ricotta Oatmeal

This Ricotta Oatmeal recipe is high in protein and makes a delicious break from eggs!

It is definitely not your childhood oatmeal!

I've incorporated ingredients from my nana's Sicilian porridge, cuccia to boost the protein and flavor of traditional oatmeal! Cuccia was something my nana made on Santa Lucia day, December 13th, but it was so good, we’d want it all year round.

Try this Ricotta Oatmeal recipe, and I bet you’ll make it part of your healthy breakfast rotation. I actually had clients who requested it for every breakfast!

High Protein Ricotta Oatmeal

Servings: 1

Ingredients
1/4 cup part skim ricotta cheese
1 cup nonfat milk
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Stevia or Splenda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup steel-cut rolled oats
1/4 cup mixed berries

Instructions
1. Whisk together milk, cinnamon, Splenda, vanilla, and ricotta.
2. Bring to almost a boil and stir in oats.
3. Immediately simmer for 5-7 mins until oats are cooked.
4. Cover, turn off heat, and let sit for 2 minutes.
5. Transfer to a bowl, and add berries on top.

Tips
1. This recipe will also work for old fashioned oats. For quick-cooking oats, simmer according to package directions.
2. Feel free to swap out berries for apple, pear, or banana. If you use raisins or craisins, add them from the beginning.

Meal Prep
1. You can make a single serving to eat any day of the week, or make a big batch to enjoy on another day.