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Hot chocolate protein oats topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings in a white bowl

Hot Chocolate Protein Oats

5 from 2 votes
These hot chocolate protein oats are warm, creamy, and rich with deep cocoa flavor, inspired by classic hot cocoa but made to be nourishing and filling. They’re cozy, satisfying, and packed with protein to keep you full and energized throughout the day.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

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Servings : 1 serving

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup rolled or quick oats
  • 1 cup milk of choice, dairy or unsweetened plant milk
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
For Topping
  • small dollop of whipped cream, (or dairy-free whipped topping)
  • shaved dark chocolate, (optional)
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Instructions
 

  1. In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup rolled or quick oats, 1 cup milk of choice, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
    Cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently, until you reach your desired consistency.
    Hot chocolate protein oats cooked on the stovetop, thick and creamy chocolate oatmeal in a saucepan
  2. Let the oats cool slightly for 1 to 2 minutes, then stir in 1 scoop chocolate protein powder until smooth.
    Adding chocolate protein powder to hot chocolate protein oats while cooking on the stovetop
  3. Transfer to a bowl and serve warm with a small dollop of whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings.
    Hot Chocolate Protein Oatmeal

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 38gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1007IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 456mgIron: 6mg

Notes

  • Letting the oats cool slightly before adding protein powder helps prevent clumping.
  • Add a splash of milk when reheating to loosen the texture.