I love oatmeal — I have it for breakfast almost every single day. It’s quick and easy to prepare, super versatile because you can choose so many different toppings, and incredibly delicious when made right!
Oats are the perfect fuel to start your day, toppings like nut butter and fresh fruit add important nutrients, and stirring in a scoop of protein powder turns it into an even more satisfying breakfast that keeps you full longer — and makes it much easier to hit your protein goals.
Of course, if protein isn’t a priority for you, you can simply stick to classic oatmeal. Just add a drizzle of your favorite sweetener, like honey or maple syrup, if you’d like your oatmeal a little sweeter.
For Easter time, I like to dress up my oats with a little Easter chocolate. It instantly puts me in the holiday mood — and honestly, there’s nothing quite like creamy oats with melting chocolate.
If you ask me, it’s way too good to limit it to Easter. So feel free to enjoy it year round!
Ingredients
- 30 g rolled oats
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 150 ml milk plus more for serving
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt
- Optional: 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder (I recommend caramel, vanilla, or chocolate flavor)
- 1/2 sliced banana
- 1 tbsp creamy nut butter (such as peanut or almond butter)
- 1 mini chocolate rabbit or chocolate eggs
Recipe
I. Make the Protein Oatmeal
- In a small pot, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, and milk. Add a pinch of salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Let cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats have absorbed most of the milk but still have a bit of texture.
- Remove from heat and stir in the protein powder until smooth. Add a splash more milk if needed to adjust the texture to your liking.
II. Serve
- Transfer the oatmeal to a serving bowl. Top with the sliced banana, creamy nut butter, and (Easter) chocolate while the oats are still hot, so the chocolate melts.
- Pour over a little extra hot milk just before serving, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- No protein powder? You can simply leave it out for a classic, creamy oatmeal or stir in 1-2 egg whites instead. Just sweeten to taste with a little honey or maple syrup if you’d like.
- More topping ideas: Fresh berries, sweet jam, chopped nuts, or a spoonful of granola all work beautifully here.
- Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk, a vegan protein powder, and dairy-free chocolate.
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