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 just start by saying that I’ve never been an oatmeal lover. I wanted to like it for so many reasons, but every time I tried it I was just grossed out. I tried this recipe, and all the sudden I am an oatmeal LOVER!!! I like other recipes too (of course they have to be “doctored up a little.” But I keep going back to this one. It is soooooooo good!
This is by far my favorite masonfit recipe I’ve tried so far! Most protein powder desserts are such a let down but this is NOT! So yummy. I typically add a little more milk than it calls for in the recipe because it was too clumpy/dry seeming to me when I tried it with the original proportions. Otherwise huge hit for me!
Okay. I discovered Mason’s website when I was dieting for my wedding this past October, and I *needed* food that felt guilty, but wasn’t. Enter: proatmeal. This recipe changed my life, and while that sounds dramatic, it’s also true. I ate this or some variation of this oatmeal every. Single. Morning. For approximately 8 months leading up to the big day (amongst many other Mason recipes). It never gets old, and you can switch up flavors of protein or jello however you want. This recipe was a huge jumping off point for my #flexibledieting journey, and here I am, 14 months after my first butterfinger proats, STILL making this stuff. It’s the Bomb.com. The Bees’ knees. To know it is to love it is to eat it for the rest of your life. Give a shot, you won’t regret it. Thanks, Mason!
This is such an easy & delicious recipe! I use whatever vanilla protein I have on hand & always works out fine for me.
after seeing this recipe numerous times on instagram I knew I had to try it and let me tell u I am NOT disappointed. I didn’t have PB2 so I just opted for real PB and it was still delicious!!! a little higher in calories tho but worth it every time
Love this recipe and don’t eat it for breakfast but for desserts!
LOVE LOVE LOVE. I used regular oats cause I tend to like their texture better. Also used chocolate peanut butter protein cause that’s all I had, so it kind of leaves an odd protein taste because it’s a cheaper brand but other than that this recipe is amazing. The pudding makes a world of difference
Depending on whether you like your oatmeal thicc or liquidy, just be mindful about how much milk you add but the flavor of this butterfinger oatmeal dish is spot on! Sweet hearty and satisfying
I just made the pre-made mix to put in my morning oats! I could make this into a shake as well! Just speeds up the process for me in the morning and my daughter will love it too !!!
I make this for my breakfast almost everyday. I add a little bit more protein than is called for, but that is my only modification. Oh, and sometimes more chocolate chips if macros allow 🙂