Protein Oatmeal (Printable)

Creamy, high-protein oatmeal with vanilla protein, maple, banana and nuts — ready in about 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Oats & Liquids

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1 pinch salt

→ Protein & Sweetener

04 - 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla protein powder
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

→ Toppings (optional)

06 - 1 small banana, sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh berries

# Steps:

01 - In a medium saucepan, mix rolled oats, unsweetened milk, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
02 - Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats reach a creamy texture.
03 - Remove from heat and allow to cool for 1 minute. Stir in vanilla protein powder until completely blended and smooth.
04 - Stir maple syrup or honey thoroughly into the oatmeal.
05 - Portion oatmeal into serving bowls and top with banana slices, chopped nuts, chia seeds, and fresh berries as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels secretly indulgent but still packs enough protein to keep you full until lunch.
  • Customize every bowl with your favorite toppings so breakfast never feels boring again.
02 -
  • If you rush the protein powder step, you risk a lumpy mess—always cool it a bit before stirring.
  • Learning to salt oats before cooking (not after) changed my breakfast for life.
03 -
  • If you add the protein powder off-heat and stir well, every bowl turns out silky.
  • A pinch of salt early brings out all the best flavors—I learned that from a chef friend.

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