“Any recipe can be a Power recipe — just add protein.” – Dom
Serves: 4–6
Taste: 4/5
Preparation: 5/5
Health: 5/5
Power Oats are exactly what they sound like — oats, with added power (i.e., protein).1 These oats in particular are a rich, chocolatey, dessert-like recipe, super nutritious and versatile for whatever you have in your pantry. You can whip up a big batch, chuck it in the fridge, and snack on it for days. While I don’t have a ‘price’ parameter, its also worth noting that this recipe is absurdly cheap for its nutritional value & mass.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (vitamin-enriched if possible)
- 2–3 tablespoons cocoa powder (or cacao)
- Optional: 1 tsp creatine or other functional powders
- Soy milk (as much as needed, start generous)
- 4 tablespoons natural peanut butter (100% peanuts, no seed oils)
- 1–2 tablespoons tahina
- Optional sweetener: agave syrup, maple syrup, or stevia (to taste)
- Pinch of salt (especially if peanut butter is unsalted)
Add-ins after chilling:
- Handful of raisins or sultanas (or any dried fruits on-hand, chopped into small pieces)
- 1-2 chopped protein or muesli bars
- Handful of chopped walnuts (or any nuts you like)
Method
1. Combine powders: In a large bowl, mix the oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, and any extras like creatine.
2. Add soy milk: Pour in enough soy milk to thoroughly moisten the mixture—start generous. Stir until it forms a wet mix, then add a little more to account for absorption in the fridge.
3. Add fats: Mix in the peanut butter, tahina, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth—no PB clumps allowed.
4. Sweeten (optional): If your protein or milk is unsweetened, stir in a bit of agave, maple syrup, or stevia.
5. Cover and chill: Cover the bowl with a plate or lid and refrigerate for at least 3–5 hours, or overnight. Check and stir occasionally and top up with more soy milk if it looks dry.
6. Add crunch and chew: Once it’s thick and creamy, mix in your raisins, chopped bar, and nuts. Stir well to distribute.
- The ‘power’ prefix comes from my friend Dom, who lives on a boat and can deadhang for a whopping 3 minutes. ↩︎