Fuel your vegan gains with Protein Steel Cut Oats topped with a classic childhood favorite, PB&J! High fiber and packed with 26g of protein to help you reach your vegan weight gain goals!
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add blackberries and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they break down and release juices.
Mash the blackberries with a fork or potato masher until you reach your desired consistency.
Stir in chia seeds and maple syrup. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Let the mixture sit for at least 10 minutes to thicken into a jam-like texture. Stir before using.
Steel Cut Oats (Instant Pot Method)
Add steel-cut oats, soy milk, water, and flax seeds to the Instant Pot. Stir well.
Seal the lid and set to Pressure Cook (High) for 4 minutes. Allow 10-minute natural release, then vent any remaining steam.
Stir in peanut butter powder, creamy peanut butter, wheat germ, and protein powder. Adjust consistency with extra milk or water if needed.
Divide oats into bowls and top with chia jam, extra peanut butter, nuts and/or fresh fruit. Serve warm!
Steel Cut Oats (Slow Cooker Method)
In a slow cooker, combine steel-cut oats, soy milk, water, and flax seeds. Stir well.
Cook on Low for 6-8 hours (overnight) or on High for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
Stir in peanut butter powder, creamy peanut butter, wheat germ, and protein powder.
Divide oats into bowls and top with chia jam, extra peanut butter, nuts and/or fresh fruit. Serve warm!
Steel Cut Oats (Stovetop Method)
In a medium pot, bring soy milk and water to a gentle boil.
Add steel-cut oats and flax seeds. Then reduce heat to low. Simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Turn off heat and stir in peanut butter powder, cream peanut butter, wheat germ, and protein powder.
Divide oats into bowls and top with chia jam, extra peanut butter, nuts and/or fresh fruit. Serve warm!
Notes
Chia Seeds: One tablespoon of chia seeds will yield a thinner jam vs 2 tablespoons. Keep in mind that it thickens as it cools. Us the amount of chia seeds to your liking.
Steel Cut Oats: Be sure to use traditional steel cut oats NOT the quick cook kind.
Flaxseed & Wheat Germ: Flaxseeds can be substituted for my chia seeds in the oats if you desire. Wheat germ is not needed to make the recipe taste any better however, it adds significant nutritional value like extra fiber and vitamin E. I highly recommend not skipping this ingredient.
Protein Powder: Be sure to use a good protein powder because the way your oats taste will take on that flavor. I didn’t add a sweetener to this recipe due to the protein powder having sweeteners in it. But if you feel your protein powder isn’t sweet enough, feel free to add 1 – 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, agave, etc to your oats as they cook.
Three Methods of Cooking: Prep and cook time is based on the Instant Method because it is the fasted way to cook this recipe and great for meal prepping if you are prepping other recipes. However, I included other as to make this recipe to allow for accessibility and preferences. Slow Cooker Method can be great for overnight as it is hands off. The stove top method is traditional and can work if you don’t have any other equipment.