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!
Let me preface this by saying I am not an oatmeal person. BUT, Mason’s Proats are soooooo delicious! I don’t know whether it is the PB2, butterscotch mix or chocolate chips but my mornings live for this recipe!
I have made this receipt several times! Both as overnight oats and as a warm oatmeal in the morning. Both are delicious 🙂 For overnight I generally use a little cocoa powder instead of chocolate chips.
I’ve been making this for quite some time now. I use the cake pop PEScience powder instead of vanilla. The addition of chocolate chips is a must! I couldn’t find butterscotch jello pudding in stores so i ordered it fairly cheap off amazon.
These proats did the job for my sweet tooth and were filling! However, I did have to make 2 batches of oats because the first boiled over in the microwave 🙈 so make sure you use a big enough bowl and keep a close eye on them!
this recipe is so tasty! i’ve even used the same ingredients (minus the oats) to make a delicious “butterfinger” protein shake! I love it!
It was like having dessert for breakfast. I added 35g of oats and some water to give me a little more. Such a filling breakfast and easy to meal prep.
I have had this breakfast on REPEAT for the past two weeks (tighter together participant over here 👋🏼). It is so convenient, delicious, and the macros are great to work with. Highly recommend!
Butterfinger Proats! AMAZING! I’m counting macros right now and eat these everyday! Twice on high carb days. I love how easy it is to make and how it easily fits in my macros!
Holy cow these are AMAZING!!! I have to hide them from my kids when I make a bow full! One of my favorite recipes of Mason’s and super easy. I have only used regular chocolate chips since I couldn’t find mini, they get melts anyway and basically mix in.
Love these oats! They are delicious as both hot oats and as overnight oats. I usually make them as overnight oats for an easy breakfast during the week., and eat them hot on the weekends. Either way, you can’t go wrong.