Chocolate Almond Protein Oatmeal

Does one really need an excuse to incorporate chocolate into breakfast? This chocolatey & creamy oatmeal is perfect for a chilly winter morning, so pretty much my life for the next 3 months. Not only was this vegan friendly breakfast so delicious I had to share but it is packed with protein.

To make these oats I put my chocolate Vega protein powder in my oatmeal. It gives it a great chocolate flavor and is a great option for breakfast instead of a protein shake. If you are looking to start your day out with a little more protein this is a yummy & simple breakfast.

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Chocolate Almond Protein Oatmeal

Prep Time 10 minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
• 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Oats
• 1 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed
• 1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder vegan
• 1/8 cup Dried Cherries
• 1/8 cup Sliced Almonds
• 2 Tbsp Almond Butter

Instructions

1. In small saucepan heat milk & add oats, making sure to mix occasionally.

2. After about 5 minutes or right before oatmeal has reached desired consistency mix in flaxseed & protein powder.

3. Put oatmeal in a bowl and top with dried cherries, sliced almonds and spoonful of almond butter.

4. Enjoy!

For My Vegan Chocolate Almond Oatmeal I used:
Unsweetened Almond Milk (other plant based milks work as well, Soy will add even more protein)
Generic Old Fashioned Oats
Vega One Organic Chocolate Shake Protein Powder
Sliced Almonds from Aldi
Dried Cherries from Aldi
MaraNatha Almond Butter

Nutritional Info:
Calories: 706
Protein: 31g
Carbs: 78g
Fiber: 17g
Sugar: 24g
Fat: 33g

If you loved the flavors of this oatmeal recipe try this on the go version – Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Balls.
Looking for other protein packed recipes try my Tofu Scramble!
Need an easy to make chocolately protein snack? these Energy Bites are for you.

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