One of the precepts of a low carb diet is making sure to get enough protein with every meal. Breakfast poses a difficult challenge for people who don't like eggs. I had a conversation recently with an egg-averse friend who asked me, "How am I going to get enough protein in the morning?"

For a lot of folks, the stereotypical low carb staple bacon immediately springs to mind. But the typical serving of bacon doesn't provide all that much protein. According to the USDA's nutrition database, a 3-strip serving contains only 6 grams of protein, not nearly enough to get you off to a good start.

But what about people who don't even like bacon, like my friend? He isn't even particularly interested in going all-out low carb, he'd just like to eat a healthier diet and not be starving all the time. For people like that, I have a question: how do you feel about oatmeal?

I grew up in New England, and loved having a nice hot bowl of oatmeal with maple syrup and raisins before going off to school. Nowadays, of course, such a breakfast would spike my blood sugar within minutes, and within an hour, I'd be crashing. Not the best way to start the day, right?

But I do still have oatmeal from time to time, even though I now live in the desert South West. I don't eat Quaker's straight from the box, and I especially avoid the sugar — and chemical-laden packets of "instant" oatmeal. No, when I have oatmeal, it's usually served up by my dear husband ("DH" in message board lingo), and it's his very own recipe.

We've tried just about every low carb oatmeal/porridge recipe to pop up on the web over the years, and this remains our favorite. The texture is true, and the flavor is a very good neutral base for "extras," just as with traditional oatmeal.

You will note that this recipe comes pretty close to blowing your entire carb allowance for the day if you're on induction, so I recommend you set it aside until induction is over. But even insulin resistant folks should be able to handle this level of carbs early in the day, and there is a walloping 25 grams of protein per serving.

I must caution you to watch what you add as your extras. You can be liberal with sugar-free syrups, but once you move on to fruits, jams, or other extras, be sure to take note of the portions you are using.

This recipe is also ideal if you're pressed for time in the morning. You could measure out the dry ingredients into zip lock bags in advance. When you're ready for breakfast, just grab one, dump the contents into a bowl, add the water, and nuke it. Breakfast in 3 minutes? Sounds good to me.

DH's Power Oatmeal

Serves 1

• 1/3 cup quick-cooking oatmeal, not instant
• 1/4 cup Designer Whey French vanilla whey protein powder
• 1/8 cup almond flour

Did you try this recipe? Did you like it? I'd like to encourage my husband to experiment more in the kitchen, so please let me know! Of course, if you have any other questions or comments, I will be happy to field them as well.