This isn’t just oatmeal – it’s my go-to after long workouts, sport challenges, or those frozen Canadian days when the cold hits your bones and you need something warm, chocolatey, and healing.
It’s creamy, peanutty, packed with protein, and yes – it tastes like a Snickers bar. It’s my favorite power meal, and believe it or not, even my daughter Emilia loves it… despite the banana and protein powder hidden inside. That’s how good this bowl is.
Let it chill overnight and it becomes breakfast ice cream – thick, creamy, sweet, and still nourishing. Honestly? It’s like therapy in a bowl.
Ingredients – Base:
- 4 tbsp oats (40 g)
- ¾ cup milk of choice (approx. 180 ml)
- Sweetener of choice (e.g., 2 g erythritol or ¼ tsp honey)
- Ingredients – Toppings:
- 1 tsp cacao powder
- 1 tbsp chopped peanuts
- 1 tsp peanut butter (half mixed in, half for topping)
- 2 small squares dark chocolate (10 g)
- 1 ripe banana (sliced)
- 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder (we love Naked Vanilla)
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp thick Greek yogurt or skyr – MORE PROTEIN
Method:
- Cook the oats:
In a small pot, combine oats, milk, and sweetener. Bring to a boil on high heat, then reduce to low and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat and let rest. - Prep the toppings:
Slice banana, chop peanuts and chocolate. - Build the magic:
Into the warm, not hot oats, stir in: cacao powder, half the peanut butter, half the banana, half the chocolate, and protein powder.
⚠️ Tip: Adding protein to boiling oats will make it curdle – always let it cool slightly first. - Stir until creamy.
Transfer to a bowl and top with the rest of the banana, chocolate, and peanuts. Add the rest of the peanut butter and a big spoonful of yogurt or skyr. Finish with a pinch of cinnamon and salt. - Ice cream version:
Let it chill in the fridge overnight and enjoy cold – it thickens into a luscious, dessert-like breakfast you won’t believe is healthy.
FYI This is our favourite protein powder: https://amzn.to/4eLDfLl
