Chocolate Protein Oatmeal

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Say hello to your new favorite breakfast recipe! This Chocolate Protein Oatmeal Is one of our favorite ways to start the day and it tastes just like dessert.

Packed with 29g of protein and 11g of fiber, you can’t go wrong! Cocoa powder and chocolate protein powder deliver that rich chocolatey flavor, while sea salt, old-fashioned oats, flaxseed, and almond butter bring the perfect balance of sweet and salty.

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Ridiculously easy to make, this high-protein oatmeal recipe is perfect for those chaotic mornings. Just put all your ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer for only 5 minutes before serving and adding your favorite toppings.

I love meal-prepping this protein oatmeal recipe at the beginning of the week and quickly reheating it in the mornings for a protein-filled breakfast that tastes like brownie batter.

What You Need for Chocolate Protein Oatmeal

  • Rolled oats: rolled oats (or old-fashioned oats) are rich in antioxidants and fiber! Plus, they’ll help keep you full til your next snack or meal.
  • Unsweetened almond milk: any milk will do for this recipe, but we love unsweetened almond milk because it’s rich in vitamin D while still being low in sugar and calories.
  • Ground flaxseed: flax seeds add a boost of fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
  • Chia seeds: chia seeds are filled with omega-3s, antioxidants, fiber, iron, and calcium — holy long list of nutrient-rich ingredients!
  • Chocolate protein powder: get that extra boost of protein!
  • Almond butter: get those healthy fats and vitamin E!
  • Cocoa powder: this will give your protein oatmeal that delicious chocolate flavor without adding a bunch of sugar.

Best Protein Powders

Check out our top protein powder recommendations for baking, smoothies, and everything in between.

chocolate sea salt protein oatmeal ingredients in bowls

Substitutions

This chocolate protein oatmeal recipe is highly versatile, giving you tons of freedom with toppings and substitutions.

  • Oats: While we recommend using rolled oats, you can also use quick oats if that’s what you have on hand. Just keep in mind that cooking time may vary.
  • Need a vegan option? Swap out the whey protein powder for a plant-based alternative like pea or soy protein.
  • Nut butter: And if you’re not a fan of almond butter, any nut butter would work just fine!

Topping Ideas

For toppings, the sky’s the limit! You can add fresh fruit like bananas or berries, nuts, and seeds for extra crunch and texture, or even a drizzle of honey for added sweetness. All the possibilities are making me hungry…

chocolate sea salt protein oatmeal ingredients in a pot ready to be cooked

A Note on Protein Powders

Not sure about what kind of protein powder to use? We have an entire guide to protein powder that lists our favorite vanilla protein powders. Take our recommendations, but buy the chocolate variation! Not all protein powder is created equal:

  • Some protein powder absorbs more liquid than others, that’s ok! If your oatmeal seems too thick, add a tablespoon of milk until it reaches your desired consistency. 
  • The type of protein powder used will also determine the flavor of the oatmeal. If you use a sweeter protein powder, your oatmeal will be sweeter. If you use an unsweetened protein powder, you may need to add a few tablespoons of honey or maple syrup. 
chocolate sea salt protein oatmeal in a pot ready to be served

How to Store Protein Oats

This protein oatmeal will last in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Since this recipe does not have any fruit involved, it may last even longer.

We love storing our leftover oatmeal in a glass container in the refrigerator. Feel free to double or triple this recipe so that you can meal prep your way into the week!

chocolate sea salt protein oatmeal in a bowl topped with raspberries
4.20 from 5 votes

Chocolate Protein Oatmeal Recipe

Our chocolate protein oatmeal tastes just like brownie batter. It's slightly sweet from maple syrup and has added protein from protein powder for an extra boost.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
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Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Place all of the ingredients into a medium saucepan and mix to combine.
    Protein-packed oatmeal with chia seeds.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat while continuously stirring.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to low and continue to stir for around 5 minutes, or until oats have thickened to desired consistency.
    Chocolate batter in a pan on a white surface, made with protein oatmeal.
  • Serve with more almond butter, a sprinkle of sea salt, and your favorite fruit.
    a bowl of oatmeal with chocolate granola, raspberries, and whipped cream.

Tips & Notes

  • Protein powder: We used 4 tablespoons of Bulletproof Chocolate Collagen Protein in this recipe. Depending on how sweet your protein powder is, you can add a sweetener of choice as needed such as maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 419 kcal, Carbohydrates: 39 g, Protein: 29 g, Fat: 15 g, Fiber: 11 g, Sugar: 2 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Photography: photos taken in this post are by Erin from The Wooden Skillet.

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Emily is Fit Foodie Finds' editor-in-chief. She has a master's degree in strategic communication, and a passion for food. She is an incredible at-home cook making her writing an important part of the content creation process.

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Julie
Julie
October 7, 2024 7:54 am

Can you do this as overnight oats? Just mix and sit overnight?

Nutra Gesture
May 6, 2023 1:25 am

5 stars
Really lovely

Claire
Claire
July 16, 2021 9:58 am
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5 stars
In love with this recipe!! Make it at least once a week! I add straeberries to mine and itโ€™s one of my go-tos! I also donโ€™t add chia seeds bc I donโ€™t have any rn!

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Lee Funke
July 21, 2021 5:20 pm
Reply to  Claire

Looks so gooood!

Richard Baker
January 26, 2021 12:29 pm
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5 stars
Great information! Thank you for sharing such a great Article.

Danielle
Danielle
September 29, 2020 10:10 am
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1 star
Tried this recipe this morning and the texture was just not there. All the powders and other add-ins mixed with the liquid to make a sort of paste that the oatmeal just sits in. There’s also not a ton of flavor. I used all the ingredients exactly as called for and my finish product looked to be a similar consistency as the photo on this blog … so I’m fairly certain I made the oatmeal as instructed.

aurora
aurora
December 11, 2020 12:29 pm
Reply to  Danielle

this recipe is definitely off, i cook protein oatmeal every day and its much better to cook the oats with water or milk (i like to add a banana for this part so it makes everything soft and sweet), and then when its done cooking and in the bowl, stir in nut butter first, then protein powder. (also cooked or soaked flax seed makes things weird and gloopy i wouldnt include that at all but if i did, definitely at the end)

Artรญculos Militares
February 2, 2020 5:51 am

Sounds good!!

Tom bernardo
January 31, 2020 10:23 am
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5 stars
chocolate + protein, wat a good combination.