I have a confession. I’ve stopped having smoothies for breakfast. GASP! SAY WHA?! I know… I don’t even know who I am anymore…
A few of you may have seen me and my new breakfast love on instagram. I even mentioned him once on the blog. A number of you even asked me how to make my beloved breakfast for yourself. As much as I’d love to keep him all to my lonesome, I know my dear breakfast wants to spread the love. I need to let him spread his wings and share his deliciousness with all of you. So, with a heavy heart (and a full tummy), I will share him with you. Allow your heart to flutter and your mouth to water over these Brownie Protein Oats.
What I love so dearly about my dear Brownie Protein Oats is how simple he is. Just three ingredients, and yet so packed with yumminess. Sometimes I forget what a simpleton he is…
You start with just oats and water. Then mix in some chocolate protein powder. That’s it. You could stop there, but I like to dress him up a bit. Don him with banana slices and scoop of almond butter. He looks so good doused in almond butter.
We enjoy each others’ company over a cup of coffee and a good magazine. Oh how I love our breakfast dates.
I have no doubt you’ll love my dear Brownie Protein Oats just as much as I do. Please treat him well.
- 1/2 cup gluten free oatmeal
- 1 cup water
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- optional: banana slices, almond butter
- Place oats and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1.5-2 minutes.
- Remove from microwave and stir in the protein powder.
- Allow to cool and fluff up a bit.
- Optional: Top with banana slices and a Tbsp of almond butter (or any other toppings you'd like).
- Enjoy with a cup of coffee and a good read.
- Nutrition facts will vary depending on the brand of protein powder used.
Have you ever cheated on your favorite meal?
What would you top your Brownie Protein Oats with?
This post is linked up with Meatless Mondays.
What a yummy idea! I will have to try this!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Things I’m Loving Lately 10
i cant wait to try him 😛
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health recently posted…Lamb Pizza with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
Try him, savory him, be good to him! haha
Isn’t oatmeal so delicious & soooo easy?!?! I definitely forget how much I love it and neglect it for months on end.
Maureen recently posted…Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
The ease is one of the best parts!
Well doesn’t this look fantastic though I am not sure how to feel about you not having smoothies for breakfast anymore! 😛
Annmarie recently posted…Meatless Monday: Vegan Three Bean Chili with Avocado
Don’t worry. I have them for dessert now, instead! bwah ha ha!
This was a favorite of mine when I ate oats too. I also like it with cottage cheese and cinnamon stirred in. Nice to find new things to love.
Elle recently posted…Sunday Run Day
Cinnamon in oats is so delicious! I’ve never tried it with cottage cheese, though!
oh my I love me some protein oats 🙂 This looks like a great recipe and I can’t wait to try it out!
Heather @ Divas Run for Bling recently posted…Clean Eating Bruschetta Quinoa Bake
Genius!
I bet it would also be amazing with the mocha vega one added in!
Ange @ Cowgirl Runs recently posted…Motivate Me Monday: 2/23
ooo yes! I haven’t tried that flavor yet, but I can’t wait to.
Ooooh good reminder Nicole! I should have more brownie style things for breakfast! Steve is not a brownie fan so I forget about it, but you have reminded me that breakfast is one meal I can have it without making a whole pan….or feeling guilty if its a recipe like this! Thanks for joining meatless monday 🙂
Tina muir recently posted…Meatless Monday- Creamy Avocado Hummus
Not a brownie fan?! Does such a thing exist? 😛 Thanks for hosting the link up, as always!
This looks so yummy. Especially the way you dressed it up. I need to try.
OMG–these photos are making me hungry!
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Yum! This looks good! I added a half scoop of chocolate protein powder and strawberries to my oatmeal this morning and it was basically like dessert!
Kate @KateMovingForward recently posted…Healthy Cavatini
Oooo sliced strawberries would be a great add to this. Thanks for the thought!
I would top these yummy protein oats with some toasted coconut. Definitely almond butter also. Maybe some strawberries or bananas too 🙂
AJ @ NutriFitMama recently posted…Diet, Exercise, and Motivational Monday
All of the above, please!
I make those too but I mix in the pb and call them Reeses Oatmeal
Kristen recently posted…Playing With Food: Love is Making Homemade Lemono Soup
oooo yum!!
this looks delicious! Sadly I only have vanilla protein powder right now 🙁 Something I just discovered is overnight oats…so good!
Patty @ Reach Your Peak recently posted…Training week 8/52 – 2015
How about the vanilla protein powder mixed with some unsweetened cocoa powder?
I make the exact same recipe often. It’s one of my favorites.
jill conyers recently posted…3 Movies That Changed My Life
Those do look delicious! I’d skip the almond butter though, I’m one of those freaks who hates peanut/nut butter. I know, it’s shameful 🙁
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A nut butter hater? Say what?! I couldn’t leave without my nut butter.
I makes something very similar but I add raw cacao instead of protein powder. So, So, So good!
Stephanie (@FitMomTraining) recently posted…Mayhem Monday: Let’s get this Party Started
oooo yummm!!! That’s a great alternative for when you don’t need extra protein.
But what if i don’t have a microwave? 🙁
You can make the oats over the stove according to package instructions!