These high protein chocolate steel cut oats are thick and hearty, easy to make, rich in fiber, and packed with 15 grams of protein. A delicious and nutritious breakfast packed with rich chocolate flavor and long-lasting energy.
Steel-cut oats will always remind me of my childhood because my mom preferred them over old fashioned oats. Since they’re larger in size than old fashioned oats, the end result is chewier and heartier than traditional oatmeal. This High Protein Chocolate Steel Cut Oats recipe is a favorite in my home for breakfast lately, because it keeps my boys full before heading to school, and gives me plenty of energy to last until lunch! Other favorite steel cut oat recipes include steel cut oats with blueberries and walnuts, overnight refrigerator steel cut oats and strawberry banana steel cut oats.
Ingredients
- Milk: I use low-fat milk, but almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk all work great with this recipe. Oatmeal tastes just as great dairy-free, making it a great vegan breakfast option!
- Water: You can also make the entire dish with just milk, but I like to use water as well to cut the fat and calories. Alternatively, you can also just use water and no milk! It’ll be less creamy though.
- Salt: Salt is a flavor enhancer and brings balance to the flavors of the dish as well.
- Vanilla: Enhances and sweetens the oatmeal and compliments the chocolate taste.
- Cocoa powder: Brings the rich, chocolate flavor to the steel cut oats.
- Protein powder: Whether whey or plant based, adding protein powder increases how filling the dish is. Use your favorite flavor, whether chocolate, vanilla, or something else!
- Flax seed meal: Tasteless, but adds additional fiber and nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids.
- Steel cut oats: The hearty star of the dish that cooks to be chewy and filling.
How to Make High Protein Chocolate Steel Cut Oats
Start your chocolate steel cut oats by heating your milk and water in a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in vanilla, salt, cocoa powder, protein powder, and flax seed meal. Heat until bubbles start to form, but not to a boil.
Stir in the steel cut oats and heat until bubbles begin to form again. Then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until desired consistency is reached.
Serve topped with chocolate chips, more milk, and fresh berries. Enjoy your high protein chocolate steel cut oats!
Shake Things Up
- Change some toppings. Peanut butter, toasted coconut flakes, pecans, or any kind of nuts would also be great on top of this oatmeal.
- Add some fruit. Raspberries are a favorite of mine with chocolate, but bananas and strawberries are also delicious.
Frequently Asked Questions
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More Hearty Breakfasts
- Make Your Own Homemade Instant Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
- Barley Breakfast Bowl with Fruit and Nuts
- Vegetable Hash Breakfast Skillet
- High Protein Homemade Granola
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High Protein Chocolate Steel Cut Oats
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pot, whisk together milk, water, vanilla, salt, cocoa powder, protein powder and flax seed meal over medium-high heat. Heat until bubbles start to form around the edges of the pan, whisking occasionally, being careful not to bring to a roaring boil.
- Once bubbles start to form around the edges, add in the steel cut oats. Bring back to a low boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes or until oats reach desired consistency. Serve with mini chocolatee chips, raspberries and milk if you wish.
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