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Cookies & Cream Protein Oatmeal - A Creamy, Dessert-Like Breakfast

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Rolled oats: 1/2 cup (quick oats work; steel-cut not recommended for quick cooking).
  • Milk of choice: 3/4 to 1 cup (dairy, almond, oat, or soy). Use more for creamier oats.
  • Water: 1/4 cup (optional, helps adjust thickness).
  • Vanilla or cookies & cream protein powder: 1 scoop (about 25–30 g).
  • Plain or vanilla Greek yogurt: 1/4 cup for creaminess and extra protein.
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1 to 2 teaspoons for chocolate depth.
  • Vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon to round out the flavor.
  • Sweetener of choice: 1 to 2 teaspoons (maple syrup, honey, or a zero-cal sweetener).
  • Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies: 1 to 2 cookies for that signature crunch.
  • Pinch of salt: Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
  • Optional add-ins: Chia seeds, crushed cacao nibs, mini chocolate chips, or a swirl of nut butter.

Method
 

  1. Heat the base: In a small saucepan, combine oats, milk, and water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Cook to creamy: Reduce heat to low and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the oats are soft and thickened. Add a splash more milk if needed.
  3. Whisk the flavor mix: In a small bowl, mix protein powder, cocoa powder, and a few tablespoons of warm milk or water to make a smooth paste. This helps prevent clumps.
  4. Stir in the paste: Remove oats from heat. Stir in the protein-cocoa paste, vanilla extract, and sweetener until fully combined.
  5. Add the creaminess: Fold in the Greek yogurt. This cools the oats slightly and gives a rich, cookies-and-cream texture.
  6. Top it off: Spoon into a bowl and sprinkle crushed chocolate sandwich cookies on top. Add cacao nibs or mini chips if you like extra crunch.
  7. Adjust and serve: Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness with more milk. Enjoy warm.