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This protein-packed chocolate strawberry oatmeal is perfect for those who need a quick and healthy breakfast that is so sweet and delicious!
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By Anadi Misra · Updated · originally published
By Anadi Misra · Updated · originally published
By Anadi Misra · Updated · originally published
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Creamy chocolate strawberry protein oatmeal made on the stovetop in minutes. A healthy, satisfying breakfast packed with flavor and nutrition to fuel your morning the right way.
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This protein-packed chocolate strawberry oatmeal is perfect for those who need a quick and healthy breakfast that is so sweet and delicious!
It's been quite a while since I've shared an oatmeal recipe! For many months I've had the time to make some awesome savory breakfasts! But now starting a full-time job, I really do need to rely on some simple and quick breakfasts, though of course I'm not going to sacrifice on taste. So predictable me, here is a chocolate oatmeal recipe! And let me tell you that these oats are really going to blow your mind, trust me! Even though I like switching up my breakfasts, I surely would make this over and over again!
Are you convinced to give these a try? These oats are protein-packed with the milk (if you use dairy milk) and protein powder. You could use vanilla protein powder if you like, but these hot oats are going to be double chocolate for double the fun with the chocolate protein powder and cocoa powder. I’ll always go for extra chocolate, how about you!
I decided to use strawberries to top these oats because it’s been awhile since I had strawberries and I thought the vibrant red would complement the chocolate quite well! Strawberries are also so delicious, and they have so many nutritional benefits! They’re jam-packed with antioxidants, they’ve been shown to prevent heart disease, stroke, cancer; and they can help reduce blood pressure thanks to their high potassium content.
Strawberries never cease to amaze me after I rediscover them while creating recipes! I never realized how much strawberries can pack a punch! I loved them so much in my strawberry shortcake pancakes that I just had to incorporate them in some oatmeal!
This is my first recipe for a protein oatmeal recipe, also known as “proats.” I suppose I’m late to the party, but I saw the trend of adding protein powder to oatmeal and wanted to see for myself what that gives. If I haven’t stressed it enough, I’m a huge chocoholic. So, I had chocolate protein powder on hand, and decided to make these oats double chocolate by also adding cocoa powder. Yum! For me, double or triple chocolate is always a must!
In my other oatmeal recipes without protein powder, I’d have to say they’re still quite packed with protein. I use dairy milk which is a great source of protein. I also add peanut butter quite frequently, which is rich in protein and healthy fats.
Adding protein powder just makes it convenient to get in some protein if you feel your breakfast is lacking some. Protein helps with satiety, which I think is really important to start your day! Nothing is worse than having your tummy growl mid-morning and you’re just counting down the seconds till lunch! Besides the nutritional benefits of protein powder, I’ll tell you this: I actually found that the protein powder does add to the creaminess of the oats! So there’s a taste bonus there too!
This step is extremely important and don’t overlook it! When you’re adding protein powder to hot oats, make sure you take your pan off the heat! Otherwise, the protein powder will curdle and you won’t have a very pleasant result!
Let’s start by adding oats and milk into a pot over a stove on medium heat.
Bring this to a simmer, stirring every 30 seconds. Keep cooking until you’ve reached the desired consistency.
Then, add the cocoa powder.
Using a whisk, combine the cocoa powder with the milk and oats, ensuring that the cocoa powder is entirely mixed in.
Now pour in the vanilla extract and continue to whisk.
Now is the time to remove the pot from the heat! Add a scoop of protein powder in the oats and whisk vigorously. Keep whisking until there are no lumps.
Then, transfer to your serving bowl.
Top with the strawberries and drizzle maple syrup (if desired), and your delicious chocolatey, protein-packed breakfast is ready!
For the perfect healthy and speedy weekday breakfast that tastes just like a dessert, be sure to give this protein-packed chocolate strawberry oatmeal recipe a try! Enjoy!
Take the oatmeal off the heat before you add the protein powder, then whisk it in. Stirring protein powder into oats that are still bubbling on the stove tends to make it clump and turn grainy — off the heat, it blends in smooth.
Rolled oats are perfect here — about ⅔ cup of oats to 1½ cups of milk, simmered until thick and creamy. That ratio gives you a loose, spoonable porridge with room for the protein powder to mix in.
Yes — just defrost them first, as the recipe notes. Thawed strawberries soften and release a little syrupy juice that's lovely spooned over the warm chocolate oats.
You can. The protein powder is there to boost the protein and deepen the chocolate flavor, so if you leave it out, stir in a little extra cocoa for richness — and a spoonful of nut butter is a nice way to add staying power.
Yes. Use a plant-based milk and a plant-based chocolate protein powder, and sweeten with maple syrup. Stir the protein in off the heat so it stays smooth.
Cook it, cool it, and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days, then reheat with a splash of milk. You can also stir everything together cold and let it sit overnight for chocolate-strawberry overnight oats.
For the creamiest result, cook the rolled oats and milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture comes up to a simmer. Stir in the cocoa powder and vanilla and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until thick and creamy. Take the pan off the heat before whisking in the chocolate protein powder — adding it off the boil keeps the protein from clumping and going grainy. Finish with a drizzle of maple syrup and fresh strawberries, and serve warm.
This bowl is easy to make your own:
This oatmeal keeps well for busy mornings. Cook it, let it cool, and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk to loosen it back up, and if you are adding more protein powder, stir it in off the heat so it does not go lumpy. You can also enjoy it cold, overnight-oats style.
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Recipe by Anadi Misra
Creamy chocolate strawberry protein oatmeal made on the stovetop in minutes. A healthy, satisfying breakfast packed with flavor and nutrition to fuel your morning the right way.
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8 min
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Place a saucepan on medium heat and add the oats and milk.
Place a saucepan on medium heat and add the oats and milk.
Continuously stir the mixture until the milk comes up to a simmer. Add in the cocoa and stir well to bring the mixture together. Add vanilla and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Continuously stir the mixture until the milk comes up to a simmer. Add in the cocoa and stir well to bring the mixture together. Add vanilla and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Once oatmeal has reached a thick, creamy consistency, take oatmeal off the heat. Carefully mix in the protein using a whisk being careful not to leave any lumps.
Once oatmeal has reached a thick, creamy consistency, take oatmeal off the heat. Carefully mix in the protein using a whisk being careful not to leave any lumps.
Serve oatmeal warm topped with maple syrup and strawberries.
Serve oatmeal warm topped with maple syrup and strawberries.
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