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!
so good! and definitely easy to scale up the recipe and have it for the week. reheats well if you add some extra almond milk before microwaving!
These proats are really tasty but they greatest thing about them is the options you have using the base of oats, a milk, and protein powder. I make these most often but I sometimes switch it up with banana pudding, white chocolate, and vanilla. The options are endless!
My favorite way to eat oatmeal now! I actually use chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla and skip the chocolate chips as this normally fits my macros better. Sweet & satisfying!
I have made the butterfinger proats a few times. Delicious!! Definitely helps the sweet tooth
I’ve made my own version of these oats a couple different ways, but each time I practically lick the bowl clean. I have a hard time with the texture of oatmeal and finishing it, so for me to CRAVE these oats for breakfast or a snack says something.
This morning I made it with 1/4 cup of oats, 1/2 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 23 g (1 scoop) of Orgain peanut butter protein powder, dash of cocoa powder, and topped it off with 1 tbs of BUTTERSCOTCH morsels. The macros are pretty similar at C 30 F 8 and P 13. When I have PB2 own hand I’ll put that in as well, and it gives it a little protein boost. And I use whatever flavor protein I’m into that day.
A great breakfast or snack option, with good macros that fills you up and satisfies a sweet tooth. Definitely give it a try!
As a post-bariatric surgery patient, I find it hard to get the required amount of protein into my day and still have room for fiber and other important nutrients. This recipe is delicious, and helps me meet that goal. Although I can’t eat a whole serving at once, it still gives me a decent amount of protein and fiber in each serving.
Fricken amazing!!
Here I sit, 5 minutes before I turn 41, wondering where this recipe has been all my life. I had mixed protein into oats one other time and hated it. I am living for this recipe. I used Snickers protein so it’s basically a party in my mouth right now.
These are my new favorite Protein Oats, or as Mason calls them Proats. I’m a big butterfinger guy and these taste just like the bar themselves. These recipes are so simple yet so effective. This will definitely be my new staple for breakfast. I did not microwave these, instead left them overnight (I know not your favorite mason) but they still tasted great!
I’ve been in a habit of making overnight oats, not being a fan of the texture of regular oatmeal. These sounded to good not to try, so I gave it a whirl. Sooooo happy I did! These renewed my love for oatmeal. No more overnight oats. These are legit. I’ve tried a few other variations that Mason suggested and have been super pleased. This is absolutely a staple in our house now and a favorite version