There are many uncertainties in today’s world, but I’m certain Butterfingers would be a best candy bar on Earth contender if they didn’t break into 1,000 pieces. I mean, is there a messier candy bar out there? This Butterfinger protein oatmeal, however, packs all the great Butterfinger flavors into a nice and neat bowl of oatmeal.
In case you’re unfamiliar with protein oatmeal (or proats), it’s essentially cooked oatmeal mixed with protein powder and other fixings. In this case, we’ll be accessorizing our proats with butterscotch, chocolate, and peanut butter to mimic the flavors of a Butterfinger.
But unlike a Butterfinger, you’ll find 21 grams of protein inside each bowl of these proats!
How to Make Protein Oatmeal AKA Proats
Making proats is as simple as it sounds. You’ll simply whip up some quick oats with unsweetened almond milk before mixing everything else in.
I like using quick oats because like the name implies, they don’t take long to cook. And I like using skim milk because it’s a step up from water and adds nutrients like calcium to the mix while only adding 40-50 calories per half cup. Feel free to use other types of oats and liquid, though you may need to modify the cook time of the oats.
Once you have cooked oats, you’ll need to throw protein powder, sugar free butterscotch pudding mix, and powdered peanut butter in the mix before topping with mini chocolate chips to let them melt a bit. Yum.
Sugar Free Pudding Mix Notes
If you’re unfamiliar with sugar free pudding mix, it’s typically in the baking aisle or around all the other Jell-O products in the grocery store. If you have trouble finding the sugar free version of the butterscotch flavor, just use the real thing. The recipe only calls for a tablespoon.
Protein Powder Notes
For the protein powder, I used PEScience Select. This is a blend of whey and casein protein. Different proteins may require adjustments to get the right protein oatmeal consistency. As a side note, you can use my affiliate discount code mason to save 15% on PEScience products. You can even order single serving or 5-serving samples to try these Butterfinger proats or other recipes like:
Can I make overnight oats with this recipe?
The most common question about this recipe is how to make overnight oats. While I haven’t tested the overnight method, other readers have reported mixing everything together and refrigerating overnight does the trick.
I wouldn’t recommend reheating everything together, though. Protein powder, when cooked, will turn your overnight oats into more of an oat cake than gooey oatmeal.
If you have other general questions about making proats, check out my how to make protein oatmeal guide. You’ll also find these Butterfinger proats and four other recipes within the guide. And if you’re looking for more high protein breakfast ideas, I think you’ll dig my Greek yogurt breakfast bowls.
Okay, that’s it. You’ll find the printable recipe card below.
Butterfinger Protein Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/4 C 20g Quick or Rolled Oats
- 1/2 C 120mL Skim Milk (or your choice of liquid)
- 2/3 scoop, 21g Vanilla Protein Powder*
- 1 Tbsp 8g Sugar Free Butterscotch Pudding Mix
- 1 Tbsp 6g PB2 or Powdered Peanut Butter
- 1/2 Tbsp 7g Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Microwave the oats and milk for 90 seconds, watching for overflow. Different bowl sizes may affect cook time.
- Add the protein powder, PB2, and pudding mix and stir well.
- Top with chocolate chips, stir, and dig in!
I have avoided making this for a while now because (without scrolling) it looked difficult. I just caved and am never eating plain oatmeal again. So simple and made my whole house smell like a butterfinger factory
I tend to like sweet things for breakfast and I love butterfingers so this is right up my alley. It is so easy to make and tastes so good and is also very filling. I make this all the time and have yet to get tired of it!
These are so rich and delicious, and great fuel for a longer workout. I tend to double the amount of oats and milk because I like the consistency better that way.
Ever tried this as overnight oats and not cooked?
Lots of readers make them as overnight oats. There are some additional notes in the post right above the recipe card for overnight/make ahead proats.
@Mason Woodruff, thanks! I missed the notes 😅 but did make as overnight proats and it’s my fav recipe to date !! So good!!
I can’t wait to try theses! Do you use instant pudding mix or standard or doesn’t matter?
I use the sugar free instant pudding mix.
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THIS WAS DELICIOUS!! I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk instead of regular milk. I was surprised at how much it tasted and smelled like a Butterfinger! Will definitely make again!
This was my first protein oatmeal recipe I tried and it is still my favorite! Love adjusting the amounts to fit my macros!
These oats are smack your mama good. The only substitution I used was Bowmar Frosted Cookie protein powder. I like to make a couple of batches like overnight oats and refrigerate, then grab and heat as needed. Soooo good! 🙌🏽⭐️
I seriously dream of these oats they are that good. I throw a tablespoon of toasted almonds on top and it tastes like Almond Roca except it keeps me full much longer. The best! 🤤🤤🤤