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    Chocolate Protein Oatmeal With Over 30 Grams of Protein

    Dec 29, 2022 The Diet Chef

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    This high protein oatmeal recipe is a delicious - and easy - way to supercharge your breakfast and keep you full all morning long. It's made with your favorite chocolate protein powder and just a few other ingredients, and this whole bowl of deliciousness is ready in under 15 minutes! Best of all though, each serving has over 30 grams of protein!

    Protein oatmeal in part of a white bowl.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Protein Oatmeal
      • Ingredients
        • Ingredient Substitutions and Suggestions
      • How to Make Protein Oatmeal
        • Step 1: Cooking the Oats
        • Step 2: Serving and Finishing Touches
      • How To Store Protein Oatmeal
      • FAQs about this Protein Oatmeal
        • How do I add protein to my oatmeal?
        • Is it okay to add protein powder to oatmeal?
        • What is the best protein to add to oatmeal?
      • Wrapping It Up
    • More Protein Recipes
    • Chocolate Protein Oatmeal With Over 30 Grams of Protein
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    The Best Protein Oatmeal

    Oatmeal has always been an incredibly popular breakfast staple, and with good reason.

    Oats are incredibly nutritious and high in protein and fiber, keeping you full and satisfied for longer than most other options. With all that said though, oatmeal on its own can get a little boring, which is where this protein powder oatmeal recipe comes in.

    This high protein oatmeal is a fantastic way to boost the protein content of your oatmeal and make it taste a lot better too.

    This quick recipe is warm and filling, and it's packed with rich chocolatey flavor from the protein powder. Not to mention, it's perfectly sweetened thanks to the natural sweetness of the fresh banana slices. And, as I mentioned before, 15 minutes is all it takes to make this warm bowl of oatmeal.

    Honestly, quick and easy high protein breakfast recipes - and oatmeal recipes - don't get better than this one. 

    In fact, on cold Buffalo mornings, I almost always have to make these oats for breakfast. They're pretty much the only thing that warms me up. 

    With that said though, if you prefer your oatmeal chilled, I also have a protein overnight oats recipe you might like!

    Nutella and oats on top of protien oatmeal in a bowl.

    Ingredients

    So, all you need for this protein oatmeal recipe is a handful of pantry staples. And I'm willing to bet you already have all of them on hand already.

    Also, anything you don't have in stock is just a quick grocery store trip away.

    Anyway, here's what you'll need for this protein oatmeal recipe:

    • ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
    • 1 cup water (or unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice)
    • ½ banana, sliced
    • pinch of sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder

    Pretty common stuff in oatmeal recipes, right?!

    Ingredient Substitutions and Suggestions

    So, as you may have noticed, I like to use rolled oats - also known as old-fashioned oats - to make my protein oats because they give them the best texture and consistency. But, you totally can use quick oat - or even instant oats if you're in a pinch - to make this oatmeal recipe. 

    Also, just so you know, you don't have to stick to just chocolate protein powder to make this recipe. Although I think chocolate is the best protein powder to use. With that said, you can make this protein powder oatmeal recipe with a variety of powders - it's super customizable. Vanilla protein powder, peanut butter protein powder, cinnamon roll protein powder, and other flavors will work great to make these protein oats with too.

    Oh, and I know this almost goes without saying, but you can also use any plant-based protein powder and make this protein oatmeal recipe completely vegan! To add some more protein, you stir in almond butter or peanut butter,

    By the way, if you end up with some extra ingredients, this protein waffles recipe uses almost all of the same ingredients as this protein powder oats recipe. So, if you love waffles give that a shot sometime soon, and put your leftover ingredients to good use!

    A sliced banana, a bowl of oats, a bowl of protein powder, a square bowl of vanilla extract, and a bowl of water on a grey counter.

    How to Make Protein Oatmeal

    As I said, this recipe is incredibly easy to make. In fact, this recipe is so easy your protein oatmeal can be ready in as little as 15 minutes.

    Anyway, now that we’ve walked through all the ingredients you'll need for this protein powder oatmeal recipe, let’s get into the steps.

    Sliced bananas, water, and oats in a pot.

    Step 1: Cooking the Oats

    First, get out your saucepan - or pot - and bring the water to a low boil.

    Then, add in your oats, sliced banana, protein powder, cinnamon, and salt, then bring the heat to medium. Stir constantly to prevent the rolled oats from sticking, and break the banana down with your spoon - or spatula - as you go. It should melt into the oats as they cook.

    Finally, continue cooking until all the liquid is absorbed and your oats are tender and creamy.

    Sliced bananas, protein powder, and oats in a pot.

    Step 2: Serving and Finishing Touches

    So, now that the oatmeal has been cooked it's time to serve it. And to do that, you'll just take your protein powder oatmeal off the heat, and transfer it into a bowl.

    Finish it up with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

    Oh, by the way, as far as toppings go, I like adding sugar free chocolate chips, a drizzle of this sugar free nutella, and the rest of the banana slices.

    Also, if you'd like to add even more flavor - and protein - to your oats, add in a tablespoon of almond butter or hemp seeds if you have them. Both add an instant 3+ grams of protein each to this oatmeal!

    Chocolate protein powder oats in a pot.

    How To Store Protein Oatmeal

    This protein oatmeal recipe will make enough for one large serving, so you probably won't have any leftover to store.

    But, if you double or triple the number of ingredients - and make this for meal prep - it does store really, really well. So, to store it, you'll just let it cool, and then you can transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for about 4-6 days!

    Then, whenever you're ready to eat the protein oatmeal, you can just take it out of the fridge, microwave it for about 10-20 seconds with a splash of water or milk, and enjoy. Also, for what it's worth, it's really good cold too. So, heating it back up is totally optional.

    Chocolate protein powder oats in a bowl.

    FAQs about this Protein Oatmeal

    How do I add protein to my oatmeal?

    The easiest way to add extra protein to your oatmeal is by adding protein powder.

    Alternatively, you can also mix in dairy options like greek yogurt, milk, or cottage cheese. Or, for a vegan option, you can even use protein-enhanced soy milk or nut milk. Also, nut and seed butter can help add protein to oats as well.

    And, as far as toppings go, hemp seeds, chia seeds, and nuts are all great ideas for adding protein and crunch.

    Finally, another option to add protein to the oats is to use a collagen peptide powder in them. Just add them after your oatmeal cooks and it'll melt right in.

    Is it okay to add protein powder to oatmeal?

    Yes, it’s okay to add protein powder to your oatmeal. In fact, I highly recommend it. 

    And, as far as how much to add, 1 scoop of protein powder is typically a good amount per 1 cup of cooked oats. 

    What is the best protein to add to oatmeal?

    Adding a scoop of protein powder is one of the best ways to instantly add protein to your oatmeal. It packs a ton of extra protein and improves the creaminess and taste of the oatmeal too.

    Some other great options are milk, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and nut butters.

    A spoon scooping protein oatmeal from a bowl filled with the chocolate oatmeal.

    Wrapping It Up

    Well, that’s how to make protein oatmeal in 15 minutes!

    Once you’ve had one bowl of this easy protein powder oatmeal, you’ll never want to settle for regular oatmeal again.

    With just a few extra ingredients, you can make a simple bowl of oats even more healthy, protein-packed, and delicious. I mean, it has over 30 grams of protein per serving, and it tastes like a chocolate dessert! It truly is one of the best high protein breakfasts you'll ever have.

    Anyway, I hope you like this protein oatmeal recipe as much as I do. If you try it, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know what you think! 

    Protein oatmeal in a white bowl.

    More Protein Recipes

    If you're looking for some more high protein recipes, I have a ton on the blog that you have to try!

    Check these out:

    • Oreo protein shake
    • Protein pancakes
    • Protein pudding
    • Protein donuts
    • Protein brownies
    • Chocolate peanut butter protein balls
    • Protein french toast
    • Weight gainer shake

    Oh, and for even more recipes, check out my Youtube, Instagram, and TikTok. I've got a ton of healthy breakfast recipes on 'em too.

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    Chocolate Protein Oatmeal With Over 30 Grams of Protein

    A spoon scooping protein oatmeal from a bowl filled with the chocolate oatmeal.
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    This high protein oatmeal recipe is a delicious - and easy - way to supercharge your breakfast and keep you full all morning long. It's made with your favorite chocolate protein powder and just a few other ingredients, and this whole bowl of deliciousness is ready in under 15 minutes! Best of all though, each serving has over 30 grams of protein!

    • Author: The Diet Chef
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 1 serving 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Protein

    Ingredients

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    ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats

    1 cup water (or milk)

    ½ banana, sliced

    pinch of sea salt

    ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder

    ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    1 scoop chocolate protein powder

    Toppings: sugar free chocolate or chocolate chips, peanut butter, etc.

    Instructions

    1. Combine all ingredients in a pot and heat at medium, stirring constantly and breaking the banana as you go.
    2. Keep cooking until creamy.
    3. Serve with your favorite toppings.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 308
    • Fat: 3
    • Carbohydrates: 41
    • Protein: 31

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    Hey there! I'm Joe Duff - The Diet Chef, and I've been creating low carb keto recipes for over 15 years. Initally, I started making these recipes to help myself lose weight - I lost over 75 pounds doing so - but now I make recipes for the entire low carb keto community!
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