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Protein Oat Bowl - Cooked Oats with Protein Powder & Fruit

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats work best; quick oats also fine)
  • 1 cup liquid (water, milk, or a mix; dairy or unsweetened almond/soy/oat milk)
  • 1 scoop protein powder (about 20–30 g; whey, casein, or plant-based)
  • Pinch of salt (enhances flavor)
  • 1/2–1 teaspoon sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or zero-cal sweetener), optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
  • Fruit topping (1/2–1 cup): sliced banana, berries, chopped apple, or stone fruit
  • Optional add-ins: cinnamon, chia seeds, flaxseed, peanut butter/almond butter, nuts, yogurt

Method
 

  1. Heat your liquid. Add milk or water to a small pot over medium heat. Stir in a pinch of salt. Bring it just to a gentle simmer.
  2. Add the oats. Stir in rolled oats and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4–6 minutes until the oats are soft and the mixture is creamy.
  3. Turn off the heat. Remove the pot from the burner. This helps prevent the protein powder from clumping or turning gritty.
  4. Mix protein with a splash of liquid. In a small cup, whisk your protein powder with 2–3 tablespoons of cold milk or water to form a smooth slurry. This step keeps the texture silky.
  5. Stir protein into the oats. Pour the protein slurry into the pot and stir thoroughly until fully combined. If it thickens too much, add a splash more milk to loosen.
  6. Flavor and sweeten. Stir in vanilla and your sweetener of choice. Taste and adjust—add more milk, a pinch more salt, or another drizzle of maple if needed.
  7. Serve with fruit. Spoon into a bowl and top with sliced banana, berries, or your favorite fruit. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon, a spoon of nut butter, or a handful of nuts for texture.
  8. Optional microwave method. Microwave oats and liquid in a large bowl for 2–3 minutes, watching for boil-over. Let sit 30 seconds. Stir in protein slurry and finish with toppings.