How to Make Proats (Protein Oats)

Proats are a delicious, high-protein breakfast option. They are typically made with Rolled Oats or Quick Oats mixed with a protein powder. You can cook them in the microwave, over the stove top or make refrigerated Overnight Protein Oats to make them in advance.

Rather than having to pre-mix the ingredients and struggling to make your protein oats taste right, we have made Proats2Go! Premixed protein oats in ready to go sachets. 

How to Make Protein Oats in The Microwave

Cooking Proats in the microwave is one of the most popular ways to prepare Proats2Go products. It is an easy, quick and reliable method to make protein oats. If you're concerned about heating protein powder in the microwave, read our post Does heating protein powder destroy it?

Step 1: Choose your favourite Proats2Go flavour: chocolate, vanilla, peanut butter or banana caramel.

Step 2: Empty your Proats sachet into a bowl and mix with 100-200ml of water or milk of your choice. We highly recommend allowing your Proats to soak for at least 10 minutes to allow the rolled oats to soften.

Step 3: Microwave your Proats for 60 seconds. Stir well and then microwave for a further 30 seconds.

Step 4: Add your favourite toppings and enjoy your Proats2Go!

One of our favourite #Proatsbowl combo's is Chocolate Proats2Go with sliced banana, peanut butter and maple syrup.

How to Make Protein Oats on The Stove Top

If you love the classic way of cooking porridge on the stove top, you can easily do the same to cook Protein Oats! If you're concerned about heating protein powder while cooking protein oats, read our post Does heating protein powder destroy it?

Step 1: Choose your favourite Proats2Go flavour: chocolate, vanilla, peanut butter or banana caramel.

Step 2: Empty your Proats sachet into a saucepan and cover with water or milk of your choice. We highly recommend allowing your Proats to soak for at least 10 minutes to allow the rolled oats to soften.

Step 3: Cook on medium to low heat for 10 minutes, stirring regularly. Once the protein porridge has reached your desired consistency, remove from the heat and pour into a bowl.

Step 4: Add your favourite toppings and enjoy your Proats2Go!

One of our favourite combo's when making Protein Porridge on the Stove Top is our Vanilla Proats2Go with sliced apple, cinnamon and chopped walnuts.

How to Make Overnight Protein Oats

If you're extra short on time or simply prefer a cold breakfast, make Overnight Protein Oats in the fridge. Prepare your Proats2Go the night before and enjoy a delicious, creamy high-protein breakfast the next morning.

Step 1: Choose your favourite Proats2Go flavour: chocolate, vanilla, peanut butter or banana caramel.

Step 2: Empty your Proats sachet into a bowl and mix with 150-200ml of water or milk of your choice. Stir well to combine.

Step 3: Add your favourite toppings (or add them in the morning right before eating).

Step 4: Cover the bowl of proats and leave in the fridge overnight. Enjoy cold, thick and creamy protein oats in the morning for breakfast!

One of our favourite Overnight #Proatsbowl combo's is Peanut Butter Proats2Go with fresh blueberries, cacao nibs and a drizzle of natural peanut butter.

Tips to Level Up Your Proats

Make Your Proats with Milk

Making your Proats with milk instead of water makes your porridge SO much more creamy. We love using unsweetened almond milk to make the perfect bowl of Plant-based Proats.

Soak Your Proats Before Cooking

Allow your Protein Oats to soak in water or milk for at-least 10 minutes prior to cooking to make them softer.

Pimp Up Your Proats

Add toppings to your Proats to pimp your breakfast up! To add extra nutrients to your Protein Porridge, add one from each of the following categories:

1. Healthy Fats: Hemp Seeds, Flaxseed, Chia Seeds, Almonds, Walnuts, Brazil Nuts, Nut Butters, Coconut Chips
2. Extra Protein Source: Peanut Butter, Almond Butter or Nuts (fun fact: nuts, seeds and nut butters all contain some protein too!), Greek Yoghurt
3. Fibre, Antioxidants and Vitamins: Fresh Berries, Cooked Apple, Sliced Banana, Sultanas, Goji Berries
4. Flavour Boost: Honey, Maple Syrup, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Vanilla Essence

Add Crunchy Toppings

Top your bowl of Proats with something crunchy to change up the texture! Dried banana chips, cacao nibs, coconut flakes, chocolate chips or a small handful of crunchy granola works wonders.