Creamy Protein Steel Cut Oats

A bowl of oats served with a spoon with banana slices and blueberries beside.

5 from 2 votes

Creamy, thick, and chewy, this protein steel-cut oats is the perfect recipe to start your day with! It is healthy, filling, and contains 30g of protein per serving.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 371kcal

Author: Meesha

Ingredients

1 cup soy milk or other milks of choice
2 cup water divided
½ cup steel cut oats use gluten-free if needed
pinch of salt
2 scoops vanilla protein powder plant-based/whey
2 tablespoons maple syrup or another sweetener

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Instructions

Add 1 cup of water and milk to a pan or saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
1 cup soy milk, 2 cup water
Add steel-cut oats and salt. Cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of milk or water if needed.
½ cup steel cut oats, pinch of salt
While the oats are cooking, mix protein powder with the leftover cup of water. Stir until a pase forms.
2 scoops vanilla protein powder, 2 cup water
Add protein mixture and maple syrup to the cooked oats, and stir until everything is well combined. Top oats with toppings of choice, and serve immediately.
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Notes

Helpful tips

You must use a protein powder that you like. The oats will take on the flavor and taste of the protein powder.
Adjust the amount of milk/water used to achieve desired consistency. I recommend starting with less (following the proportion of this recipe) and adding more afterward if needed.
Do not leave out the salt - it helps bring out the flavors of the oats!
The cooking time will dictate the texture of your protein steel-cut oats. Cook for 20 minutes for chewier oats or up to 30 minutes for a softer and creamier texture.

Storing - Leftover oats can be refrigerated for 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Let frozen oats defrost overnight in the fridge, and you can heat them on the stove or microwave. Add some water or milk if the mixture is too thick.

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