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 done this recipe a bunch of times and always turns out great. I always do it with almond milk and is a fun way to have my protein. You can also try different flavors if protein ir pudding with different topics to change it up sometimes
These got me out of a breakfast rut. Seriously tastes just like a butterfinger and so quick to make. I was out of PB2 so I used about 2 tsp of regular peanut butter and it still turned out perfect. Thank you for your recipes Mason!
This is my new favorite way to eat oatmeal!!! So filling and sooooo good!! I use the PE Science Cake Pop protein powder and it’s delicious!
Love these proats! These are like a sweet treat to wake up to in the morning. I added a little extra water so they weren’t as thick, but that’s just personal preference. Looking forward to trying them with a different flavor of pudding.
Delicious, dessert-like breakfast!! I’ve played with the proportions and did find a way to add egg white and keep protein high while reducing the protein powder so it’s not quite as sweet. I find adding the protein powder after it’s completely cooked results in a very creamy texture. Absolutely wonderful!!!!! I wake up looking forward to breakfast every day! Thx Mason for all your great recipes!!!
This is the best oatmeal I’ve ever eaten!! I have the biggest sweet tooth so this satisfies that without feeling guilty afterwards! I eat it any time of day, not just for breakfast!
I think I just found my new breakfast for work. So tasty! I mixed my oats and milk together in a mason jar at home and then put all the other ingredients in a separate container to stir in after heating. Turned out perfectly!
This was amazing! Love quick oatmeal recipes. I also tried this with different pudding flavours and it turns out delicious and thick and creamy everytime! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars
I was already a huge fan of proats but mixing the flavors with my fav candy bar is such a great macro friendly treat! I’ve even just used a better oats packet and water instead of quick oats
This recipe is awesome. The perfect amount of sweeteness and creaminess- great for when you’re counting calories. I do find it to be a tad thick for my liking, so I like to add a splash of almond milk to thin it out. Definitely on repeat for me