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Make Michael Chernow's protein-packed oats recipe for breakfast

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ByGood Morning America
July 21, 2020, 12:53 PM

Wake up like restaurateur and fitness personality Michael Chernow with his favorite breakfast or post-workout meal.

Chernow, who joined ABC News' Ginger Zee on the "GMA" Instagram account for a live conversation about fitness, wellness and nutrition, shared his go-to recipe for his protein oats dish.

This is Chernow's favorite way to start the day after training. It's like dessert to start the day, he says, but actually really healthy.

Get the full recipe below!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup gluten-free quick oats
1.5 cups water
1.5 scoops plant-based protein powder (Ladder is my favorite)
1 oz blueberries
1 tablespoon cacao nibs
1 tablespoon shaved almonds
Vitamin D3
Cinnamon to taste

Quick oats by restaurateur and fitness personality Michael Chernow.
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Directions:

Bring oats and water to boil in a small pot.

Once water is boiling, bring to a simmer for 2 minutes, make sure to stir while cooking.

After 2 minutes, take off the burner and cover for a minute or so.

Add the scoop of protein to the pot and mix well until completely incorporated. Add a dash of water to help along if you like.
Pour the protein oats mixture into a bowl.

Add cacao nibs, almonds and blueberries.

Sprinkle cinnamon over the top.

Add a few drops of Vitamin D3.

Chow!

This recipe was reprinted with permission.

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