Protein Oatmeal Bowl (Print Version)

Creamy, high-protein oats cooked with vanilla powder, maple, banana, nuts and berries for a quick, filling breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Oats & Liquids

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1 pinch salt

→ Protein & Sweetener

04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (approximately 30 grams)
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

→ Toppings

06 - 1 small banana, sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts such as almonds or walnuts
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh berries

# How-To:

01 - In a medium saucepan, add rolled oats, unsweetened milk, and salt. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil.
02 - Reduce the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the oats are tender and creamy.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Allow to cool for 1 minute, then thoroughly stir in vanilla protein powder until fully dissolved and smooth.
04 - Mix in maple syrup or honey to taste.
05 - Divide the oatmeal between serving bowls. Garnish with banana slices, chopped nuts, chia seeds, and fresh berries as preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This oatmeal is secretly as creamy as pudding but keeps you full all morning.
  • Swapping in new toppings never gets old—it's become a breakfast adventure each time.
02 -
  • If you add the protein powder while the oats are too hot, you'll get clumps—let it cool for a minute first.
  • Keeping toppings separate until serving means everyone gets to pick their favorites and nothing turns soggy.
03 -
  • Let the oats rest for a minute before adding protein—you’ll get that dreamy creamy finish every time.
  • The order you add your toppings makes a difference: nuts first for crunch, then soft fruits for contrast.