This Chocolate Raspberry Protein Oatmeal is the perfect breakfast to keep you fueled all morning long! It contains protein from the protein powder, complex carbohydrates from the oats, and is naturally sweet (but low in sugar!) thanks to banana and protein powder.
I have been LOVINGGG the combination of fruit + chocolate lately which is actually very odd for me. Typically, I am strictly a vanilla, chocolate, peanut butter, etc. flavor kinda gal when it comes to sweets 🤔 I guess my taste buds are changing as I get older because I have been craving fruiter treats lately! PS. check out my Healthy Apple Crisp (it is amazeeee!)
I have to say, this breakfast is *almost* as good as dessert. And breakfast for dessert is right up my alley! Hope you guys love it!
What you need…
- Oats— I typically go for organic because conventional oats contain high levels of glyphosate
- Chia seeds— for extra fiber and also to make the oats thicker!
- Banana— I like using a spotty banana for extra sweetness. You can also sub maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, or brown sugar to taste. I don’t recommend completely skipping the sweetener unless you enjoy bittersweet chocolate (hey, to each their own!)
- Chocolate protein powder— see below for my recommendations. If you want to skip the protein, simple add a little bit of extra sweetener and cocoa powder.
- Almond milk— yes, you can sub in any type of milk. Coconut, oat, cashew, or regular are all great!
- Sea salt— do not skip sea salt in your oats! Trust me
What kind of protein powder do you recommend?
My favorite protein powders are Sprout Living and Nuzest. Sprout Living is organic, includes superfoods, and doesn’t contain natural flavors while Nuzuest is a bit more affordable and still only contains simple ingredients. I personally switch back and forth between the two!
Sprout Living discount code: CALLASCLEANEATS
Nuzest discount code: CALLASCLEANEATS
Do I have to use protein powder?
Nope! Simply skip the protein and add a little bit of extra sweetener and cocoa powder. You also may need slightly less liquid because the protein powder absorbs some of it. You can also use vanilla protein powder and keep the same amount of sweetener and add only extra cocoa powder.
Can I make a larger batch and enjoy this recipe for a few days?
Absolutely! I am all about prepping ahead (aka less work each morning!). I recommend making no more than 3-4 servings at once so that it stays fresh.
Can I switch up the toppings?
Of course! I love adding granola for a crunch (I always need a crunch with my oats!) and like I mentioned before, I am just loving the berries + chocolate combination lately. This recipe would be delicious with peanut or almond butter, shredded coconut, any type of fruit, or even chocolate chips as toppings 😊
Chocolate Raspberry Protein Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/3 heaping cup oats
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 mashed bananas
- pinch sea salt
- 1 cup almond milk (or any preferred milk)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- frozen raspberries for topping
- granola for topping
Instructions
- Add oats, chia seeds, mashed banana, sea salt, and milk to a small pot. Bring to a boil, turn heat down to low, and cover for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once oatmeal is cooked, stir in protein powder. You can also add some water if it’s too thick.
- Top with frozen raspberries and granola.