Description
A cozy, protein-packed breakfast bowl made with creamy oats, banana, peanut butter, and a hint of cinnamon. This Protein Oatmeal is quick, nourishing, and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Set a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add rolled oats, almond milk, mashed banana, cinnamon, and salt to the pan.
- Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla protein powder.
- Drizzle with maple syrup, top with peanut butter, sprinkle chia seeds, and add banana slices if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness and easy mashing.
- Stir constantly for creamier oats.
- Add more milk if the mixture gets too thick.
- Top while hot so peanut butter melts beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein oatmeal, healthy oatmeal, high protein breakfast, banana oatmeal, peanut butter oats