Chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please. This Chocolate Protein Oatmeal is loaded with rich cocoa flavor from chocolate protein powder and melty chocolate chips. It’s warm, filling, and ready in minutes—perfect for busy mornings.
Chocolate Protein Powder Oatmeal Recipe
One breakfast I’ve been loving is Double Chocolate Protein Powder Oatmeal. With this Chocolate Protein Oatmeal, I get what I need: protein to keep energy up and chocolate. Because who doesn’t want chocolate in the morning? I look forward to waking up now!
The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make. In just a few minutes, breakfast is ready! If you love quick, protein-packed options, try my Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie made with chocolate protein powder for a afternoon pick me up, or bake a batch of Peanut Butter Protein Cookies to have on hand for an easy grab-and-go snack.
Ingredients
For my Chocolate Protein Powder Oatmeal you need one scoop of protein powder (I like both Vega and Quest) and a few basic ingredients that I know you have in your pantry. Unlike other chocolate oatmeal recipes you don’t need cocoa powder because the protein powder adds enough chocolate taste.
I prefer using unsweetened vanilla almond milk because I love the taste, but you can use dairy, or even oat milk.
How to Make Chocolate Protein Oatmeal
This protein oatmeal is extremely easy to make, there’s really only 3 steps.
MIX. Combine milk (dairy or plant based), protein powder, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium high heat, whisking for about 3 minutes.
BOIL. Add in the rolled oats and continue to cook for about 3-4 more minutes or until they reach a light boil.
SERVE. Pour oatmeal in a bowl and then add in a handful of chocolate chips. Serve and enjoy!
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Chocolate Protein Powder Oatmeal
PrintIngredients
- 1/2 cup milk cow's milk or plant based
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (this is 3 tablespoons for me)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- dash of cinnamon
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- handful of chocolate chips
Instructions
- Whisk milk, protein powder, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a small pot over medium high heat for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the rolled oats and continue to cook for 3-4 more minutes.
- Put the oatmeal in a bowl and put a handful of chocolate chips on top!
Jen says
Please consider publishing the grams of protein powder you use. My 1 scoop (using what came with the powder) made my base way too thick. I had to add water, otherwise I was going to have a hard ball in the saucepan. And I didn’t add sugar or cinnamon. Watching the video you might have used 1 tablespoon whereas I used at least 3.
I may try this again but I going to add my oats to my milk to let them cook a bit before I add the powder.
Thanks!
Pamela Reed says
Hey Jen, I use 3 tablespoons of protein powder for this oatmeal. I just made it this morning so I could double check for you. 🙂
Jen says
Thank you! I’m going to try again!
Big guy says
Made this for two. If you’re gonna use a full scoop of protein powder you’re gonna need more milk I used 2 cups, also use more oats of course. Rest of the recipe stays the same.