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!
jelly says
whey protein powder turned into gross chunks while whisking…….. what happened?
Sarah says
Interesting taste, I added a spoon full of peanut butter. Ate each bite with strawberries to get the protein powder down. Most likely will try another recipe but this was a good one time make!
Pamela Reed says
Love the peanut butter add in!
Zoë Dawe says
This was so easy to make, and so delicious!
Steph says
That scoop looks much smaller than a regular “scoop” of protein. Is that a tablespoon scoop of the protein?
Kris says
I just made this using the standard scoop that came with my protein powder. After watching the video, I think I probably put in 3x the amount of powder she did. I’m now working on eating an ok-tasting brick of an oatmeal protein bar/ball, lol. It’s okay, but her version looks a lot more appetizing.
After watching the
Pamela Reed says
Hey Steph, my scoop is 3 tablespoons. I updated the recipe to state that. Hope this helps!
Jan Lynn says
So yummy! I added walnuts to mine! Will be making this often!
Ronnie says
This recipe was really tasty when I topped it off with a tsp biscoff butter spread.
Trina says
Do you use Whey or a Casein /Whey blend?
Rae says
I love the idea of this! I think there could be some variation depending on the protein powder because mine ended up with chalky texture. Do you have any advice on how to trouble shoot this? Would really love to give this another go!
Pamela says
Hey Rae, I think it really depends on the protein powder as some need a bit more work to mix it all together. Try adding a little bit more additional milk (I love unsweetened vanilla almond milk) and make sure you’re stirring the powder until it’s completely combined. Hope this helps!
Hannah says
Can I bulk make this and freeze it? Or does it not go well when defrosted?
Thanks so much – so easy and yet so tasty! Thanks! 🙂
Clarissa says
This is so delicious already have made it 2x for after my workouts. The only thing I changed was 1 cup of almond milk instead of half. The first time I made it it came out almost like that “health bar” consistency of I make sense. Doing the 1 cup came out just how I like it. I also need to get dark chocolate chips for next time I only have semi-sweet chocolate baking chips right now. Lmao tell me why today I scrolled down and saw this is 2 servings and I’ve been eating two servings after my workout the past 2 days 😂. Smh but nonetheless delicious!
Deeksha says
This looks so delicious and healthy.
Linda Arabian says
Can this be cooked in the microwave???
Pamela says
Hey Linda, absolutely!
riya says
These can be the tastiest and healthiest breakfast anyone can have…..
My husband will love it 🙂
Pamela says
Thanks Riya, hope he enjoys this oatmeal!
Sherrie says
I don’t know if I made the overnight oats right or not but I defintly don’t like them!! But your recipe is something I will try for sure
Pamela says
Enjoy Sherrie, it’s my go to Fall breakfast recipe!
Emma @ Bake Then Eat says
Congrats on giving up meat! Most people I know usually fail within a few weeks. Something about the way a bacon sandwich smells being a veggie for nearly 30 years I don’t really see the attraction. I’m glad you have found a protein supplement you like, its important to keep your diet balanced as being a veggie does mean you lack some essential stuff. Also keep an eye on your iron levels I had real problems when I was a kid and went veggie and had to take supplements. I too found I lacked energy halfway through the day, though a lot of cereals are naturally high in Iron these days. Which is good 😀 I’d love a bowl of this beauty for breakfast!
Pamela says
Thanks Emma! Before I started to go meat free my iron levels were at a freakish low amount so I’ve been on vitamins since. Next month I’m going to get my levels checked out again, along with the rest to see how it’s been doing since no meat. I don’t have that burger craving anymore, in fact I think black bean burgers are better!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
I love to have chocolate in my breakfast – looks delicious!
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
chocolate for breakfast is tha best!
I have missed your furry babies too, good to be back and catching up on all the fun times you have been up too.
Susan says
Looks delicious, Pamela, and your fur babies are adorable too 🙂
Marsha @ Marsha's Baking Addiction says
I neeeed to try this, I think it would become my favourite oatmeal! Looks so good!
John/Kitchen Riffs says
Just got back from vacation, and we lucked out with the weather. Only turned chilly towards the end. Which is OK — I love chilly weather! And of course I love chocolate, too. Never had it with oatmeal, though. This is brilliant — gotta try it! Thanks so much.
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
This chocolatey oatmeal looks delicious! Love the idea of eating chocolate for breakfast…;)
Jesenia says
Oatmeal and chocolate together? Yum! I love both and can’t wait to give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing! #client
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
A fantastic Fall breakfast! YUM!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
This oatmeal looks like the perfect breakfast for fall plus who doesn’t want chocolate for breakfast right!?
Sues says
Yes, I would like chocolate for breakfast, thank you very much. This looks fab!
Ashley says
The weather always does seem to change in the blink of an eye! It is definitely finally chilly here! This oatmeal sounds fantastic – I love getting to have chocolate in my breakfast! 🙂
Mason Canyon says
Our weather has turned chilly at night. This oatmeal looks delicious and who could resist chocolate anytime of the day?
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
This is too funny because I literally just made peanut butter and chocolate oatmeal! They were overnight oats, though. Love your version!
Mira says
I would definitely want this oatmeal for breakfast! Sounds so delicious! Your kittens are so cute!
GiGi Eats says
NOM! This reminds me SLIGHTLY of the recipe I am posting tomorrow, except, there are NO oats or chocolate involved! ha ha! This sounds absolutely amazingly delicious!! 😛