Ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats
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2 cups milk or water
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1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
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1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
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Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
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sliced banana
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peanut butter
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dark chocolate chips
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chopped nuts
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chia seeds
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, combine oats, milk (or water), cocoa powder, and salt.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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Cook for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the oats are soft.
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Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Stir in the protein powder until fully combined.
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Add honey or maple syrup if desired.
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Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
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Always add protein powder after cooking to prevent clumping.
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Add extra milk if the oatmeal becomes too thick.
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Use chocolate protein powder for an even richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg