Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Oatmeal (High Protein)
With nutrient packed rolled oats and chia seeds as well as an extra boost of protein, this Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Oatmeal is a quick, healthy, and delicious breakfast that is filled with fiber and protein to fuel you up and keep you full all day.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy milk)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp tahini (or substitute your favorite nut butter - peanut butter or almond)
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tsp brown sugar (sub maple syrup if desired)
- splash vanilla extract
- mini chocolate chips
- chopped walnuts (see note)
Instructions
- In a small pot, whisk together cold milk and protein powder. Add chia seeds, tahini (or nut butter), and pinch of salt and mix.
- Over stovetop on medium heat, add in oats. Stir and bring to boil, cooking 3 - 5 minutes until thickened to your liking. Then stir in brown sugar or maple syrup and vanilla.
- Serve topped with chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips (the residual heat from the oatmeal will soften and melt the chocolate chips).
Notes
I used these Quick Maple Cinnamon Candied Walnuts - they are delicious! But you can substitute plain walnuts (toasted or untoasted).
Microwave directions: To cook in microwave, whisk first 5 ingredients in a microwave safe bowl. Add oats, and microwave 2 - 3 minutes until liquid is absorbed and oats are softened. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Top with chocolate chips and walnuts.
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