Nothing says 'Good Morning' like a cozy bowl of oats for breakfast. This warm vanilla protein oatmeal recipe is healthy, filled with fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based vanilla protein powder. I eat vanilla protein oats multiple times a week for breakfast because they are filling, nutritious, and delicious! And, the best part is that you only need about 10 minutes to make!
½cupold fashioned rolled oatsselect gluten-free if needed
1cupwater
½cupplain unsweetened almond milk or oat milk
1scoopplant-based vanilla protein powdersee notes for brand recommendations
½teaspooncinnamonoptional
Vegan Protein Oats Toppings
1teaspoonchia seeds
1tablespoonground flax seeds
½sliced ripe banana
½cupmixed berries
1-2tablespoonmelted peanut butter
Instructions
Stovetop Protein Oats
Bring a saucepan with the oats, water, and plant milk to medium heat. Stirring occasionally, cook until the oats are bubbling and begin to thicken (about 5 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the vanilla protein powder and cinnamon (if using). Mix until creamy and then transfer the oats into your bowl for serving.
Microwave Protein Oats
Add the oats, water, and plant milk into a microwave safe bowl. Cook in the microwave for 1 minute. Carefully remove and stir. Return and cook for another 1 minute. Carefully remove and stir. If the oats are still watery, cook in 30 second intervals until the oats have absorbed the water and are creamy.
Once the oats are creamy, stir in the vanilla protein powder and cinnamon (if using).
Vanilla Vegan Protein Oats Toppings
Add the chia seeds, ground flax seeds, banana slices, and berries on top of the oats. Melt the peanut butter in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds and then drizzle it over the oats. Serve warm.