My New Favorite Winter Protein Snack

Oatmeal is a great winter food. But it generally contains less protein than I like. I already reviewed the Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal, but I discovered a new twist for this healthy food. This new twist adds a few extra calories, but it also adds to both the protein content and more importantly, the "Yummy" factor.

Here's my new favorite recipe:

• 1 Packet Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal
• Half a scoop of Optimum Soy Vanilla Flavor Protein (about 12 g of protein)
• A couple spoonful of raisins 

I open an oatmeal packet, place it in a bowl, cover most of the oatmeal with water, and then heat the bowl in the microwave on high for about 1 minute and 35 seconds. Next I stir in the vanilla protein powder and the raisins. 

The vanilla flavor and the raisins really give the oatmeal some extra taste. This combo comes to about 325 calories. It's low in fat and high in protein (about 20 g of protein total). This recipe beats the stats of many protein bars and it tastes much better as well.

If you're cold and hungry this winter, then eat some high-protein oatmeal. It's healthy and easy to make.

Have Fun, Be Fit!

"Functional Marc"

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