Description
Start your day with a creamy bowl of protein oats, made with rolled oats, protein powder, and topped with fresh fruits and nuts. This nutritious recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, offering a delicious way to fuel your morning!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or any plant-based milk of your choice)
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate flavor works best)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 banana, sliced (for topping)
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries for topping)
- Chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds for topping)
- Additional milk for desired consistency
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, and salt. Stir well to ensure the oats are evenly distributed in the liquid.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Keep an eye on it to prevent it from boiling over.
- Once it starts to simmer, reduce the heat to low. This will allow the oats to cook slowly and absorb the milk, resulting in a creamy texture.
- Stir the oats occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan. This will help create that thick, creamy consistency.
- Cook the oats for about 5-7 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of creaminess. If you prefer a thicker consistency, let them cook a little longer. If you like them a bit runnier, you can add a splash more milk at this stage.
- Once the oats are cooked to your liking, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the scoop of protein powder until fully incorporated.
- Add the nut butter of your choice and stir until melted and well combined with the oats.
- If desired, drizzle in honey or maple syrup to adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Sprinkle in the cinnamon and give everything one last good stir.
- Spoon the oats into a bowl and add the sliced banana on top.
- Toss on a handful of fresh berries for color and flavor.
- Sprinkle some chopped nuts over the top for extra crunch.
- Optionally, drizzle a little more nut butter or honey on top for an indulgent touch.
- If the oats are too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen them up.
- These protein oats are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, adding more milk if needed.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
- This recipe is versatile; you can switch up the protein powder flavor or use different nut butters.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes