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Protein Oatmeal

5 from 4 votes
Tired of clumpy oats? Try this 3 ingredient Protein Oatmeal. It's creamy, customizable and so satisfying. With 40 g of protein, it's the perfect for healthy breakfasts or post-workouts.
10 minTotal
1servings
Bowl of Vanilla Protein Oatmeal with sliced Banana, Strawberries and Cocoa Nibs surrounded by Chocolate Protein Oatmeal and Protein Powder Apple Cinnamon Porridge.
Balanced 429 kcal
Protein 37% 41g
Carbs 43% 47g
Fat 20% 10g
Print Recipe 1
Ingredients Steps Nutrition
  • ½ cup (50 g) rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup (30 g) protein powder
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice or water, I used semi-skimmed milk
  • a pinch of salt

Optional Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 tsp maple syrup or honey, to taste
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ tsp ground cinnamon

Cook oatmeal without protein powder

  • In a nonstick pot, combine rolled oats with milk and a pinch of salt. For more flavor, add maple syrup to taste, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract.
    ½ cup (50 g) rolled oats, 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice, 1 to 2 tsp maple syrup, ⅓ tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp vanilla extract, a pinch of salt
    Pouring Milk into a Pot of Oats and Spices – A step-by-step process of making protein oatmeal, with milk added to oats, cinnamon, and maple syrup for extra creaminess.
  • Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the oatmeal reaches the desired texture. Stir regularly so that it does not stick to the pan.
  • Remove the pot with the cooked oats from the heat, preferably from the hot stovetop. If the porridge is steaming hot, let it cool for some minutes.

Add protein powder

  • Separately, scoop protein powder into a medium bowl.
    ⅓ cup (30 g) protein powder
    Dry protein powder in a small bowl
  • Add 1 tablespoon of water or milk to the protein powder. Stir, adding more liquid in small increments, until a paste forms. It should be smooth and creamy, not too thick or runny.
    how to make protein powder oatmeal
  • Once creamy, stir the mixture into your oatmeal. If it gets too thick, adjust with a splash of milk.
    Mixing protein powder paste into cooked oats.
  • Transfer to a bowl and serve with your favorite toppings.
429 kcal
Protein 37% 41g
Carbs 43% 47g
Fat 20% 10g

Per serving, estimated automatically, not a substitute for professional dietary advice.

Microwave Protein Oatmeal
  1. In a microwaveable bowl combine rolled oats with milk or water and a pinch of salt. For more flavor, add maple syrup to taste, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract.
  2. Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring in between.
  3. Once cooked, add protein powder as described in the recipe directions above.
Storage Directions
  • To store – Portion leftovers into containers, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • To freeze – Freeze individual portions in freezer-safe airtight containers for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat – If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat it with a splash of milk on the stove or in the microwave. Use low heat, or your porridge may get grainy.
Nutritional Values
  • Nutritional values are provided for the basic recipe: prepared with semi-skimmed milk, grass-fed casein protein powder and no added maple syrup. Toppings are not included.
  • Precise nutritional values may vary. For accuracy, calculate your own macros based on the protein powder used and/or additional maple syrup and toppings.