Easy Chocolate Oatmeal with Protein
A warm, creamy, chocolatey high-protein breakfast you can make in minutes.
When mornings move fast, and you need something filling, comforting, and easy to digest. This is the bowl to make. It will keep you energized for hours, will help you hit your protein goals, and works even as a quick snack.
I use this recipe 80% of the time when I don’t have overnight oats ready. One pot, one blender, simple ingredients, and perfect every single time.
Ingredients you need to make this chocolate oatmeal with protein
Just simple and easy ingredients, no fluff.
- Almond Milk
- Banana
- Dates
- Oats
- Water
- Chia seeds
- Chocolate protein powder
- Cinnamon
- Maple Syrup
- Blueberries and strawberries
- Pumpkin seeds
See recipe card below for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Blend the base mix. Add almond milk, banana, and dates to a blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Step 2: Cook the oats. In a small pot, add the oats, the water, and the chia seeds. Cook on medium heat until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Step 3: Add the blended mix and protein powder. When the oats are about three-quarters cooked, pour in the blended mixture and add some cinnamon. Stir well. Add the protein powder and stir until creamy. Tip: Stir the protein powder into warm oats instead of cooking it, which helps improve digestibility for many people.
- Step 4: Customize and serve. Transfer the oatmeal into a bowl and customize: add the maple syrup, fresh fruit toppings, and pumpkin seeds. Enjoy warm.
Substitutions
- Milk: Use any plant milk (almond, oat, soy). Almond is best, since it has a low fat and calorie content, it is awesome if you are in a low-fat phase and prefer to reserve your calories for the rest of the day. I am using the generic almond milk brand from Costco.
- Sweetener: you can replace the dattes by some maple syrup or a no-calorie sweetener, here are my favorite: Swerve Sweetener and Better Stevia - Organic glycerite from Now brand .
- Protein powder: chocolate flavor here, Birdman protein powder is my favorite. It has an awesome taste, and it is high in protein and low in fat and carbs:
- Fruit toppings: you can swap berries for sliced banana, apples, mangoes, or even some dried fruit. Be careful with the macros re-calculation.
Variations
- Mocha version: add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso to the almond mix.
- Low sugar: Skip dates and/or maple syrup
Digestion note
If you notice bloating or gas after eating protein oatmeal (I experienced it after eating this cooked oatmeal every morning for several days), try adding your protein powder after the oats are fully cooked, not during cooking.
Heating protein powder can make it harder for some people to digest, especially with plant-based proteins. Simply stir the protein into the oatmeal once it's off the heat and slightly cooled.
This small tweak can make your oatmeal much gentler on digestion, without changing the taste or the protein content.
Equipment
- Blender
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Spoon
Optional but helpful: a mason jar for serving on the go.
Storage
This recipe is best eaten fresh, but you can refrigerate leftovers up to 4-5 days in a sealed container. Reheat with a splash of water or milk if it gets too dense.
Top Tip
Normally, the protein powder should be blended into the liquid base first. It mixes much better with the oats that way.
In the video, I actually forgot to do that 😄, which is why you see me adding the protein powder later while the oatmeal is cooking. It still works, but blending it first makes the process easier and gives you a much smoother, creamier texture.
FAQ
Yes. Mash the banana and dates with a fork. Texture will be chunkier.
Choose a vegan powder low in calories, low fat, and high protein. You can choose the flavor you would like; I recommend chocolate or mocha.
Absolutely. Mix everything cold in a mason jar and refrigerate 4 to 12 hours.
You can, but if you experience bloating or gas, it’s better to add protein powder after cooking. High heat can change the structure of some plant proteins, making them harder to digest for sensitive stomachs.
Easy Chocolate Oatmeal with Protein
A warm, creamy, chocolatey high-protein breakfast you can make in minutes. This is the real-life classic oatmeal with protein. When mornings move fast, and you need something filling, comforting, and easy to digest, this is the bowl you need.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ banana
- 2 dates (pitted)
- ½ cup oats (rolled)
- 2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon cinammon
- ¼ cup blueberries (fresh)
- ¼ cup strawberries (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Blend the base mix. Add almond milk, banana, and dates to a blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the oats. In a small pot, add the oats, the water, and the chia seeds. Cook on medium heat until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Add the blended mix and protein powder. When the oats are about three-quarters cooked, pour in the blended mixture and add some cinnamon. Stir well. Add the protein powder and stir until creamy. To support easier digestion, especially for sensitive stomachs, add the protein powder after the oats are fully cooked and slightly cooled, rather than cooking it directly.
- Customize and serve. Transfer the oatmeal into a bowl and customize: add the maple syrup, fresh fruit toppings, and pumpkin seeds. Enjoy warm.
Notes
If you experience bloating or gas, I recommend adding protein powder after cooking. High heat can change the structure of some plant proteins, making them harder to digest for sensitive stomachs.
This is my go-to breakfast when life gets busy, and I still want to feel nourished, full, and on track with my goals. I eat this at least five days a week for breakfast, mostly, and sometimes for snack. It’s warm, comforting, and gives me steady energy for hours.
Feel free to make it your own with different fruits or flavor. And if you try it, let me know in the comments. I love hearing from you and how you customize it. 😊
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 548
- Carbohydrates: 87.7
- Protein: 34.85
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