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Overhead angled view of 3 different flavors of protein oatmeal, each in a small white ramekin on a neutral tabletop.

Protein Oatmeal (3 Ways!)

3 simple flavor variations for perfect, protein-packed oatmeal every time.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Yield:1 serving per flavor

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Silicone spatula or wooden spoon

Ingredients

For Blueberry Vanilla Protein Oatmeal

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats dry
  • 1 ¼ cups water or milk of choice
  • ¼ cup blueberries defrosted if frozen
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder approximately 30 grams
  • sliced almonds optional, to top oatmeal

For Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Oatmeal

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats dry
  • 1 ¼ cups water or milk of choice
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder approximately 30 grams
  • 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter plus more to top

For Banana Nut Protein Oatmeal

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats dry
  • 1 ¼ cups water or milk of choice
  • 1 medium banana sliced, divided
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder approximately 30 grams
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

For Blueberry Vanilla Protein Oatmeal

  • Heat small saucepan over medium-low heat. When pan is warm, add rolled oats, water, blueberries, and vanilla bean paste to saucepan. Stir to incorporate all ingredients.
  • Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until oats have fully absorbed water - approximately 5 to 10 minutes depending on preferred consistency.
    Cooked oatmeal with some water and blueberries in a silver saucepan with a single handle.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and let oat mixture cool slightly. Add protein powder and stir well until powder has fully dissolved and incorporated into oatmeal.
  • Transfer oatmeal to serving bowl and top with additional blueberries and slices of almonds if desired. Serve warm.
    Top-down look at a white bowl filled with blueberry vanilla protein oatmeal on a neutral table.

For Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Oatmeal

  • Heat small saucepan over medium-low heat. When pan is warm, add rolled oats and water. Stir to incorporate.
    Uncooked, dry rolled oats in a silver saucepan with a single handle, with water covering the oats.
  • Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until oats have fully absorbed water - approximately 5 to 10 minutes depending on preferred consistency.
    Cooked oatmeal in a silver saucepan with a single handle, showing less water than before.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and let oat mixture cool slightly. Add protein powder and peanut butter to oats and stir well to fully incorporate ingredients, making sure protein powder is dissolved and well-blended.
  • Transfer oatmeal to serving bowl and top with drizzle of peanut butter if desired. Serve warm.

For Banana Nut Protein Oatmeal

  • Heat small saucepan over medium-low heat. When pan is warm, add rolled oats, water, and half of banana slices. Stir to incorporate.
    Top-down look at a silver saucepan containing uncooked rolled oats under water, with banana slices floating on top.
  • Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until oats have fully absorbed water - approximately 5 to 10 minutes depending on preferred consistency.
    Cooked rolled oats with slices of banana mixed throughout in a silver saucepan with a single handle.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and let oat mixture cool slightly. Add protein powder, walnuts, and cinnamon to saucepan and stir well until powders are completely dissolved and incorporated.
  • Transfer oatmeal to serving bowl. Top with remaining slices of banana and additional chopped walnuts if desired, then serve warm.
    Top-down view of a white bowl filled with banana nut protein oatmeal topped with slivers of chopped walnuts.

Notes

  • Flavors & Toppings: Feel free to get creative with the mix-ins you use for your protein oatmeal. Use strawberries, maple syrup, pecans, chocolate chips, almond butter... whatever you like, basically! Other flavors of protein powder, like snickerdoodle or peanut butter, would work well in these recipes, too.
  • Protein Powder: Any brand or type of protein powder will work, so just use what you like or what works best for your goals and needs.  Note that the amount of protein in your oatmeal will vary depending on the protein powder you use.
  • Extra Protein: For even more protein, you can top your bowl of oatmeal with hemp seeds and/or chia seeds.
  • Protein Powder Alternatives: Replace the protein powder with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. Whichever you choose, let it come to room temperature, then stir it into the oatmeal when the oatmeal has cooled slightly but is still warm. Note that these options won't contain as much protein as a protein powder would.
  • Make it Vegan: Use a vegan protein powder. There are several great ones available at most grocery stores, health food stores, and online nowadays.
  • Leftovers/Make-Ahead: Let the prepared oatmeal (minus toppings) cool completely, then refrigerate it in an airtight container. It should keep up to 5 days. When you're ready to enjoy it, microwave the oatmeal in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until it's warmed through. Add milk or water as needed to thin the consistency. Add any toppings right before eating.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1serving blueberry vanilla oatmeal | Calories: 305cal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 325mg | Total Carbs: 37g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Net Carbs: 32g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 2mg
Recipe By:Sam Guarnieri