Vegan Chocolate Protein Oats
This easy, vegan oatmeal recipe is made with high protein without the protein powder! Old fashioned rolled oats, chocolate, almond butter, chia seeds, and milk are mixed together and topped with a freshly sliced banana to create the creamiest rich oatmeal you will ever eat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats or other type of oats
- ½ cup dairy-free milk plus more for serving
- ½ cup filtered water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon flax meal
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter; creamy or crunchy
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder or cacao; can omit
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or other sweetener of choice
- 1 banana peeled and sliced
Instructions
- First, place the oats in a microwave-safe bowl with salt. Add the milk and water, then warm the oats in the microwave for 2 minutes.
- Allow the oats to cool, then add flax meal, chia seeds, cinnamon, nut butter, sweetener, and cocoa powder. Top with one sliced banana.
- Top with extra toppings like chopped nuts, extra fruit, coconut flakes, etc.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on what type of microwave or stovetop you are using.
- Keep this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free oats.
- Create overnight oats simply by pouring the milk into the oats, covering it with a lid, and storing it in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to serve, top the overnight oats with your toppings.
- Omit the cocoa powder if you do not like chocolate flavors.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 869kcalCarbohydrates: 127gProtein: 26gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 372mgPotassium: 1334mgFiber: 22gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 547IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 469mgIron: 7mg
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.
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