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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

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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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