Protein-Packed Chocolate Oatmeal: Delicious brownie batter oats
Start your day with this protein-packed chocolate oatmeal. It’s like eating brownie batter for breakfast!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sweetener to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine oats, milk, cocoa powder, and chia seeds in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in protein powder, vanilla extract, and sweetener if using.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a thicker consistency, use less milk.
- Add your favorite toppings like berries, nuts, or seeds.
- This recipe can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 400-500 (will vary based on milk and protein powder)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies