High Protein Creamy Chocolate Oats
Indulge in a hearty and nutritious breakfast with this High-Protein Creamy Chocolate Oats recipe—a delicious blend of indulgent flavors and balanced nutrition perfect for fueling your day. Featuring rolled oats simmered in almond milk with chocolate protein powder and rich cocoa, this creamy creation is naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and enhanced by a hint of vanilla. With added chia seeds for fiber and banana slices for natural sweetness, this recipe is a protein-packed powerhouse offering both flavor and energy. Optional toppings like chopped nuts or fresh berries lend a delightful crunch and vibrant freshness to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make breakfast is perfect for health-conscious individuals seeking a delicious, high-protein start to their morning.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 medium banana
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats and unsweetened almond milk over medium heat.
Stir in the chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and chia seeds.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the oats are tender and the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it rest for a minute to further thicken.
Slice the banana and divide it evenly between two bowls.
Pour the chocolate oats over the bananas in each bowl.
Top with optional chopped nuts and fresh berries if desired.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your high-protein creamy chocolate oats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.3 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 207 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 467 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 664 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
