Blueberry & Banana Breakfast Oats

High-protein, fruit-filled start to the day.

by Samantha Tulett

Published Aug 8, 2025

RECIPE ↓

10 MINS

EASY

SERVES 1

About the Recipe

My fiancé has been eating some version of these oats nearly every morning for the past decade. They’re unfussy, filling, and give him exactly what he needs to fuel long days on the bike. High in protein, naturally sweet, and endlessly adaptable, this is the version he keeps coming back to.

You can easily make it your own: swap the almond milk for regular or oat, try different protein powder flavours, or switch up the fruit with whatever’s in season. It’s not flashy, but it’s stood the test of time, and that’s something I trust.

RECIPE

Blueberry & Banana Breakfast Oats

by Samantha Tulett | City Slicker

COOK TIME

5 MINS

TOTAL TIME

10 MINS

COURSE

BREAKFAST

SERVES

PREP TIME

5 MINS

INGREDIENTS

300ml Almond Milk

75g rolled/quick oats

10g LSA (Linseeds, Sunflower Seeds & Almonds)

30g protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)

1 large banana

100g blueberries

METHOD

Pour the almond milk into a medium saucepan and set over medium heat.

Once warm, stir in the oats, LSA, and protein powder. Bring to a gentle simmer - this should take around 2 minutes.

While the oats are heating, slice the banana. For even texture, cut it lengthwise into quarters, then dice into small pieces.

Add the chopped banana and blueberries to the pot and stir to combine. Continue to simmer for another 2 minutes, or until the oats are soft and creamy.

Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Enjoy warm.

Tips

Customise It. This is a base you can build on. Swap almond milk for regular or oat, try caramel protein powder, and switch out the fruit depending on what’s in season. My current favourite is almond coconut milk, and I have been known to spoon some Nutella on top from time to time.

Use Frozen Fruit. Frozen blueberries are my go to - they are much cheaper than fresh and work just as well.

Make It Faster. This recipe can be made in the microwave - just use 250ml of milk instead. Place all of your ingredients in a large, microwave safe bowl, and stir to combine. Put in the microwave for two minutes on high, stir, and then put in for a further minute. Voila - just as delicious, and fewer dishes to clean.djust the spice to suit.