Chocolate Protein Oats
A rich, cocoa-based bowl with protein powder stirred in at the end for a pudding-like texture.
Servings 1
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
½ cup rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon unsweetened cacao powder
1 scoop (about ¼ cup) chocolate or vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, to taste
Instructions
1. Combine the oats, almond milk, and cacao powder in a saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from heat and let cool for a minute or two.
3. Stir in the protein powder until smooth. Adding it after the oats come off the heat keeps it from clumping or turning gluey.
4. Sweeten to taste and serve warm.
Notes
Different protein powder brands thicken differently. If the bowl seizes up too much after stirring, loosen it with a splash of milk.