A super high protein porridge bowl, to satisfy any chocolate cravings! Absolutely delicious- it’s one of my new favourites! It really gives me major Reece’s peanut butter cup vibes, with sweet warm dark chocolate and drizzle of crunchy peanut butter. It is one of my favourite ways to start the day, and it feels like you’re having dessert for breakfast! Sign me up!
I use porridge oats in my porridge, but this recipe would also work very well with steel cut oats or rolled oats. I have also noted that you can use either almond milk or water in this recipe. For creamier oats, I recommend the almond milk, it also gives the protein porridge an even nuttier taste. I chose to use water in this example because I love the concentrated dark chocolate flavour of the protein powder.
Chia seeds are a great addition to your morning protein porridge bowl. They increase the amount of healthy fats and protein, whilst also thickening up the porridge and helping to give it body. The healthy fats will help your skin, hair and nails, so I try adding chia seeds to my recipes as often as I can. Additionally, you could use milled chia seeds, linseed or hemp seeds here instead.
Flax seeds are also a very healthy form of healthy fats. They give the protein porridge such a lovely nutty flavour and again, like the chia seeds helps to thicken up the consistency. I use milled, brown flax seeds but it is up to you what variety or process of flax seed you use in this recipe.
The protein powder I use is from That Protein. They have great low FODMAP protein powders and products that we can use instead of mainstream protein powders. Incredibly, I have found that their products do not make my IBS react at all, due to their super clean ingredients and production methods. I highly recommend you try out their products. Their chocolate cacao protein powder works so excellently in this recipe, since it has such a rich, deep flavour.
Toppings you could use on your high protein porridge:
- Kiwi
- Orange slices
- Papaya
- A cube of low FODMAP dark chocolate
- Granola (check out my pecan granola recipe)
- A crumbled up protein bar
- Peanut butter
- Maple syrup
- Sprinkle of chia seeds or flax seeds
- A dollop of coconut yoghurt
If you enjoyed this porridge bowl recipe, try out my high protein vanilla porridge or high protein seeded porridge bowl. On the contrary, if you would like a cold breakfast which is more refreshing but still high protein, try out my yoghurt bowl recipe- just as delicious and nutritious!
Because the protein powder doesn’t have any sugar or sweetener, I use maple syrup in this recipe to add some sweetness. It is a healthy alternative to sugar, or granulated sweeteners like stevia or agave which can upset IBS. I would recommend adding a little maple syrup to the protein itself and on top afterwards (this might be too much sweetness for some- but I am a serious sweet-tooth). The dark chocolate flavour of the protein powder is so rich, so I ensure to keep my toppings a little lighter to create a great contrast.
I mean, look at this melted chocolate and peanut butter combo. It’s so beautiful!! I used orange and ginger dark chocolate and I think it pairs amazingly well with this high protein porridge bowl- give it a try yourself.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp flax seeds
- 2 tbsp That Protein chocolate cacao protein powder
- 1 cup water or almond milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Toppings
Method:
Step 1: put your oats in a bowl
Step 2: add the flax seeds, chia seeds and protein powder. Mix
Step 3: add in your water or almond milk. Mix until you have a smooth consistency.
Step 4: microwave for 2 mins.
Step 5: stir in your cinnamon and maple syrup.
Step 6: add your toppings! I added s big spoonful of peanut butter, a dark chocolate square and a drizzle of maple syrup.
You can keep this delicious bowl in the fridge for 24 hours, but I recommend you eat this straight away!
Take pictures of your delicious porridge bowls and send them over to me on my Instagram TheLazyLowFODMAP. Alternatively, tag me in your posts so that I see them!
