Consuming high protein oats, in any form, can be one of the best ways to start your day off strong. Unfortunately, many options found online or in the grocery store are often too expensive, with individual brands like whole-grain variants being around $15, and multi packs boasting a price of $35 and up. Despite this, there are still plenty of budget-friendly oat options. I have picked out 5 that I believe offer the best combination of price and nutritional value.
Kodiak Cakes Protein Oats
- Kodiak Cakes Protein Oats. With a weight of 16 ounces and a shelf price of only $6.45, the efficiency of this product is impressive. These oats are fortified with both pea protein and whey protein concentrates. Combined with its delicious whole-grain taste, it makes for an effective pairing with eggs to give you all the protein requirements you need right from the get-go. Rolled oat variants like this one are also versatile because they can either be used to make overnight oats or combined raw out of the canister with pretty much any other food. The product has absurdly high ratings from customers and you simply can’t pass it up.
Quaker Protein Instant Oatmeal
- Quaker Protein Instant Oatmeal. The price of this product ranges around $4-5 and always contains six packets, making it a great budget-friendly option. There are many different flavors including banana nut and apple cinnamon. It contains 10g of protein per serving and is incredibly easy to prepare and serve. It has no artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors as well. A few reviews of the product claim it is a bit sugar-heavy, so be wary of that when buying this product. Still, if sugar is not your concern, it is a great instant oatmeal product, certainly one of the best.
Better Oats Instant Oatmeal with Flax Seeds
- Better Oats Instant Oatmeal with Flax Seeds. The price of this product blows my mind-in most supermarkets like Walmart or Target, you can buy a pack of ten instant oatmeal packets for only $3.78, making it a highly efficient option. This oatmeal brand only contains 4.5g of protein per serving as stated in the nutrition facts. However, the flax seeds within are great sources of high-quality plant protein. They can be enjoyed plain or mixed with your favorite combination of fruits and nuts, and there are other flavors as well. It is also a very desirable option for keto users since it has a low amount of carbohydrates. The cheapest product on this list by far, with an individual packet price of only 38 cents.
Purely Elizabeth Collagen Protein Oats
- Purely Elizabeth Collagen Protein Oats. This superfood cup comes in three delicious flavors-original, vanilla pecan, and blueberry walnut. It is a highly experimental oatmeal type since it contains bovine collagen. Bovine collagen is a quality protein source which aids in the repair of skin, hair, and nails. It blends together oats, quinoa, amaranth, chia and flax, giving it a unique texture and taste. The product is highly favored by customers and remains one of the best protein oatmeal options out there. It has a shelf price of $3 per cup and it comes in 8 ounce packages for $6.
Califia Farms Original Protein Oatmilk
- Califia Farms Original Protein Oatmilk. The only liquid oat product on this list, the nutritional benefits of this oat milk is not to be underestimated. It can easily be stored in a thermos like a protein shake, added to smoothies, or poured into cereal. It has an average price of $6 which is only a dollar more than many other oat milk brands. It also contains plenty of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other vitamins and minerals. Customers love it for its silky smooth and rich texture. There are even extra creamy, zero sugar, and almond milk variants of this delicious beverage. A hard one to pass up for sure!
