Race Day Oatmeal Recipe
Stovetop oatmeal step-by-step recipe for race day
If you’ve ever wondered what to eat before a race, have no fear–I have the PERFECT recipe just for YOU! This step-by-step guide to making oatmeal is the perfect boost of fuel you’ll need to perform your best. This oatmeal recipe is filled with healthy carbohydrates for quick energy, fruits, healthy fats and protein for sustained long-term energy, and is just plain DELICIOUS!
This recipe is dairy- and refined sugar-free, and can even be modified to be gluten free. It is one that everyone can enjoy–and is the perfect base for all of your favorite flavors and toppings. There are SO many variations and different ingredients you can put in place of some of the ones I listed to match your taste bud-preference 🙂
Not only is this recipe pretty easy, but it’s pretty VERSATILE. I’ve upped my oatmeal game since getting more into running, and trust me when I say: this recipe is PR-APPROVED!
My personal favorite flavor-combo is banana, cinnamon, and if I’m needing an extra boost–a little vanilla protein powder.
I’ve found that this recipe is easily digested, and doesn’t upset my stomach before a race. Typically on a competition or race day, our nerves are at an all-time high. This added stress typically slows digestion, as we go into that fight-or-flight mode. I’ve found this recipe to sit well in my stomach, and digests fast enough that I’m not uncomfortable on the start-line, but still provides me with long-lasting energy.
This race day oatmeal recipe can be made on the stovetop, but also with a microwave or boiled water from a kettle or electric coffee maker as well (hello hotel room oatmeal!).
Ingredients You’ll Need:
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Rolled Oats
This is a pretty non-negotiable one. 🙂 I always use sprouted or rolled oats, because they are less processed, but also give me a better consistency when I cook them on the stovetop!
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Cinnamon
My personal favorite spice that adds the perfect flavor!
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Banana
Mashing a banana into your oatmeal is a GAME-CHANGER for upping your carbohydrate intake (aka…hello energy!!) and creating a perfect thick and creamy consistency. It also ups the flavor profile of your oats!
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Sea Salt
Just a pinch is needed for this recipe! This helps the water for oats to boil faster, as well as balance the sweetness out from the other ingredients.
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Chia Seeds (optional)
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Honey (optional)
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Fresh or Frozen Berries (optional)
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Nuts (optional)
How to Make Race Day Oatmeal on the stovetop:
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First, place a pot on the stovetop. Fill it with the desired amount of oats, and throw cinnamon on top.
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Next, throw some water on those oats. Some people choose to use almond or oat milk to make the oats creamier, but water works just fine!
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Turn the burner on high, and boil the water and the oats so that the oats start to absorb the liquid.
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While your mixture is boiling, mash ½ or 1 full banana
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Add the mashed banana to the oats, reduce heat to medium so that the mixture simmers
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While that mixture is simmering, this is your time to add your desired add-ins–this can be protein powder, chia seeds, collagen, etc.!
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Turn the heat on low, mix all together
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Take the mixture off the burner, and add to a bowl or mug
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Top the oatmeal with that ½ banana, berries, or honey (or even all of the above) 🙂
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ENJOY!
Other Desired Add-In’s
When I’m needing an extra BOOST to my oatmeal–I add in protein powder. My favorite is the Clean Lean Protein powder from Nuzest. It sits so extremely well in my stomach, and adds a nice thickness to the oatmeal.
I also will sometimes nix adding the chia seeds to the oatmeal, and top my oatmeal with my chia seed jam instead. This is also a combo that is unmatched!!
Adding peanut or almond butter to the oats is a way to increase the energy-density, just be careful of how it sits with your stomach before a race or competition!
Other additives can include unsweetened coconut flakes, cacao powder, powdered peanut butter, ground flaxseed, or chopped nuts! There really is no limit when it comes to oatmeal toppings 🙂
Here’s the recipe:
Race Day Oatmeal Recipe
This race day oatmeal recipe is filled with healthy carbohydrates, fruits, healthy fats and protein for both short- and long-term energy...and is just plain DELICIOUS!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Rolled Oats
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 dash sea salt
- 1 T chia seeds (optional)
- 1.25 cup water (or milk of choice)
- 1 banana (mashed)
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- 1 T honey (optional)
- 1/4 cup frozen or fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Place a pot on the stovetop. Fill it with the desired amount of oats.
- Dash the cinnamon, nutmeg (optional), and sea salt on top.
- Next, throw some water on those oats. Some people choose to use almond or oat milk to make the oats creamier, but water works just fine!
- Turn the burner on high, and boil the water and the oats so that the oats start to absorb the liquid.
- While your mixture is boiling, mash ½ or 1 full banana
- Add the mashed banana to the oats, reduce heat to medium so that the mixture simmers
- While that mixture is simmering, this is your time to add your desired add-ins--this can be protein powder, chia seeds, collagen, etc.!
- Turn the heat on low, mix all together
- Take the mixture off the burner, and add to a bowl or mug
- Top the oatmeal with that ½ banana, berries, or honey (or even all of the above)
- ENJOY!