- It’s rich and creamy with great peanut butter and banana flavor.
- You’ll love the protein boost that comes from the milk, peanut butter and protein powder.
- This easy breakfast is ready in 15 minutes.
Our Protein Oatmeal will keep you energized for hours with the hunger-crushing combo of protein and fiber. We combined three sources of protein from milk, peanut butter and your favorite protein powder to amp up the muscle-building and satiety potential of this delicious breakfast. Fiber-packed oats and bananas will help keep your gut in good working order throughout the day, and the comforting flavors of cinnamon and vanilla are the perfect complement. Keep reading for our expert tips on ingredient substitutions, ways to change up the flavors and more.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
- If you prefer a lighter texture or want to slightly lower the calorie count, you can replace ¼ cup of the milk with water.
- Feel free to substitute the seasonings for a different flavor. You can replace the cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice or add a pinch of cardamom.
- To achieve a deeper sweetness, consider using maple syrup instead of brown sugar.
Nutrition Notes
- Old-fashioned oats are packed with fiber and contain a specific type called beta-glucan, which can help pull bad cholesterol out of the body—this benefits heart health. Oats are naturally gluten-free but may be contaminated with gluten during processing. If you’re avoiding gluten, you may want to choose oats specifically labeled as gluten-free.
- Dairy milk is a source of over a dozen essential vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and vitamin B12. Milk also contains all macronutrients, carbs, protein and fats for an overall healthy dietary pattern.
- Peanut butter adds protein and healthy fats to these oats. When choosing a peanut butter, look for minimal ingredients, typically only peanuts and salt. Avoid those with added sugars.
