Description
A delicious and nutritious breakfast option featuring creamy oats combined with chocolate and peanut butter, perfect for a protein boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Toppings: sliced banana, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, almond milk, cocoa powder, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the oats are cooked and creamy.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peanut butter, chocolate protein powder, honey or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Let the mixture sit for a minute to thicken slightly.
- Serve warm in bowls and top with your choice of sliced banana, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use whole milk or a milk alternative with higher fat content.
- Try adding a tablespoon of chia seeds for extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg