8 Protein Porridge Recipes That Are Delicious & Nutritious
Looking for a breakfast that packs a punch? Protein porridge recipes offer a deliciously easy way to get in a ton of nutritious foods all in one bowl. Oats are a great staple in any athlete’s diet. As a carbohydrate with a low glycaemic index, they provide slow-release energy, and are full of health-boosting fibre.
They also contain a decent amount of protein, which will often leave you feeling fuller for longer. Pack in your protein porridge and you’ll easily be able to dodge the breakroom biscuit tin and keep going until lunch time!
It’s all too easy to get bogged down with the same breakfast every day, so switching up your oats is a simple way to make the mundane fun and tasty again. As oats are pretty plain, you can add a whole variety of milks, yoghurts, fruits, powders and so much more to make a different bowl every single morning.
Porridge can also be an easy fix to a busy lifestyle. With protein porridge, you can often make it the night before, and grab it for an on-the-go breakfast whether it’s after the gym, or on the train to work. You can also whack some of these healthy porridge recipes into the microwave for a warm and cosy bowl of protein porridge that’ll set you right on the coldest and darkest of mornings.
Worried you’ll get bored of the same old combinations? Firstly, we’ve got nine delicious recipes right here for you to dig into. Next, it’s never been easier to get your hands on the tastiest toppings…
We’ve got several different flavours of Sugar-Free Syrup, 20 different bowls to make with FlavDrops, as well as more Impact Whey Protein flavours than you have room in your cupboards for. You can also get dunking into buckets of nut butters for the ultimate creamy protein porridge recipe.
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Feeling a little overwhelmed by this whole new world of wonderful breakfasts? Well, start with a couple from our healthy porridge recipes below and turn your boring breakfasts into dessert-like indulgence without any of the guilt.
Here are some great ideas for giving your protein porridge some life in the mornings!
1. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Protein Porridge
After a little indulgence? This protein porridge recipe is actually pretty healthy, with no added sugar, but plenty of chocolatey taste to satisfy that sweet tooth. Even better, you can have it mixed up in minutes and in your fridge ready for a delicious breakfast the following morning.
Makes: 1 serving
Serving: Breakfast
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook time (fridge): 2+ hours
Ingredients
60g Rolled Oats 1/2 scoop Vanilla Impact Whey Protein - 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 tbsp. cocoa powder
1 tbsp. Smooth Peanut Butter - 150ml milk
Method
1. Mix all of the ingredients together and place in a jar.
2. Put the jar into the fridge for at least two hours or overnight.
Calories - 495 Carbohydrate - 53g Protein - 25g Fat - 19g
2. Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Porridge
Fancy dessert for breakfast? Now you can tuck in guilt free! Made with fresh strawberries and low-fat yoghurt, this is a fresh and summery breakfast to add a bit of colour to those dark and early mornings.
Makes: 1 serving
Serving: Breakfast
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook time (fridge): 2+ hours
Ingredients
60g Rolled Oats - 1 tbsp. light cream cheese
- 2 tbsp. 0% fat greek yoghurt
1 scoop Vanilla Impact Whey Protein - 100ml milk
Method
1. Mix all of the ingredients apart from the strawberries in a bowl.
2. In your jar, layer the strawberries with the protein porridge mix until filled and place in the fridge for two hours, or overnight.
Calories - 484 Carbohydrate - 48g Protein - 35g Fat - 14g
3. Vegan Very Berry Smoothie Protein Porridge
Fancy something fresh and fruity for your breakfast? This healthy porridge recipe is plant-based and packed with protein and fruit, as well as healthy fats from chia seeds for that superfood boost your breakfast's been missing.
Makes: 1 serving
Serving: Breakfast
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook time (fridge): 2+ hours
Ingredients
60g Rolled Oats - 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 50ml plant milk
- 25g blueberries
- 25g strawberries
1 scoop Vanilla Vegan Protein Blend - 100ml plant milk
Method
1. Mix together the oats, milk, and chia seeds in a jar.
2. Blend together the smoothie ingredients until smooth and pour over the oats mixture.
3. Place in the fridge for at least two hours, or overnight.
Calories - 512 Carbohydrate - 61g Protein - 35g Fat - 11g
4. Chocolatey Cacao Overnight Oats
Who doesn't want a big bowl of chocolate for breakfast? This tasty bowl that means you can have all of the taste with non of the guilt — the perfect way to start the day.
Makes: 1 serving
Serving: Breakfast
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook time (fridge): 2+ hours
Ingredients
80g Rolled Oats 10 g Organic Cacao Powder - 240ml milk of choice
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- 15g honey
Method
1. Mix the oats and milk in a microwavable safe bowl or container.
2. Microwave this mixture for 2 1/2 minutes.
3. Remove and add in the cacao powder and cinnamon, mixing well to combine the ingredients then add in the vanilla.
4. Drizzle the honey on top and serve!
Calories: 465 Carbohydrate: 84g Protein: 20g Fat: 6g
5. Chia Seed and Almond Overnight Oats
Make the most of those healthy fats with a breakfast bursting with nuts and seeds. A handful of blueberries means you'll be packing your breakfast with antioxidants too. Could your protein porridge recipe get any healthier?
Makes: 1 serving
Serving: Breakfast
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook time (fridge): 2+ hours
Ingredients
80g Rolled Oats 10g chia seeds - 250ml almond milk
- 30g fat-free Greek yoghurt/soy yoghurt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 80g blueberries
30g whole almonds 20g Flaxseed Powder Sugar-Free Syrup - Maple syrup flavour - Sweetener to taste
Method
1) In a bowl or jar, mix together the almond milk, Greek yoghurt, chia seeds, oats and flaxseed powder.
2) Combine well and cover with either a lid or some Clingfilm.
3) Leave in the fridge overnight.
4) In the morning, add in the cinnamon, vanilla extract and sweetener. Top with the almonds and fruit and drizzle with syrup. Serve!
Calories: 735 Carbohydrates: 82g Protein: 25g Fat: 34g
6. Mocha overnight oats
Like a shot of coffee to get you moving in the morning? Why not throw it into your overnight oats? Get the perfect buzz from your breakfast with delicious taste and all the goodness of chia seeds, banana, and oats.
Makes: 1 serving
Serving: Breakfast
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook time (fridge): 2+ hours
Ingredients
80g Rolled oats 10g Organic cacao powder - 20g chia seeds
- 15g Organic Raw cacao nibs
- 80g banana
- 10g honey
- 120ml brewed coffee
- 120ml milk of choice
Sugar-Free Syrup - Chocolate flavour
Method
1. Prepare your coffee to your taste.
2. Add the oats, cacao nibs, cacao powder and chia seeds to a container or a jar.
3. Add in the banana sliced into small pieces, coffee and honey. Cover tightly and shake the mixture until it is fully combined.
4. Refrigerate overnight and serve with some Sugar-Free Syrup
Calories: 669 Carbohydrate: 100g Protein: 23g Fat: 19g
7. Peanut Butter Maca Overnight Oats
Makes: 1 serving
Serving: Breakfast
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook time (fridge): 2+ hours
Ingredients
- 100g banana
80g Rolled Oats - 250ml milk of choice
25g Smooth Peanut Butter 5g Organic maca powder - 1 tsp. cinnamon
Method
1. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl (except the banana) and combine well.
2. Slice the banana up. Pour the oat mixture into a jar or container, layering the banana in between it as you go.
3. Seal the container with either a lid or cling film.
4. Refrigerate overnight and the following morning sprinkle some more cinnamon on top before serving.
Calories: 667 Carbohydrate: 104g Protein: 26g Fat: 17g
8. Apple and Raisin Overnight Protein Porridge
Mix together the fresh and fruity apples with juicy raisins and spicy cinnamon for a warming breakfast like no other. This is an age-old combination that's delicious every single day of the year.
Makes: 1 serving
Serving: Breakfast
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook time (fridge): 2+ hours
Ingredients
- 80g Rolled Oats - 5g Organic Maca Powder - 100g apple — chopped into small cubes - 50g raisins - 240ml skimmed milk - 30 g sunflower seeds - 1 tsp. cinnamon - Sugar-Free Syrup — Raspberry flavour
Method
1) Begin by layering some of the apple pieces at the bottom of a jar or container.
2) Drizzle some syrup over the apple.
3) Add the rest of the dry ingredients into the jar and then finally pour in the milk.
4) Shake well and seal tightly then refrigerate the jar over night.
5) Serve the next morning with some more syrup drizzled on top.
Calories: 733 Carbohydrate: 94g Protein: 29g Fat: 27g
Take Home Message
Don't get bored of eating plain porridge every day - it's a delicious, warming meal that can be varied in hundreds of ways. These are just a few ideas for how you can make the most out of every protein-packed bowl of oats.
Evangeline has taken part in competitive sports since a young age. As a qualified RYA Dinghy Instructor, she understands the importance of proper nutrition for fuelling extreme and endurance sports, especially due to her experience in Team GBR Squads and captaining and coaching her University first team.
In her spare time, Evangeline loves running – especially marathons. On the weekends, you’ll find her taking on water sports or hiking up a hill. Her favourite evenings are spent taking on a HIIT session or squats in the gym before digging into some spicy food and a ton of vegetables – yum!
Find out more about Evie's experience here.
