Control the texture
Add the liquid gradually and loosen with a splash more milk or water if the oats thicken beyond the texture you enjoy.
Creamy spiced carrot and vanilla protein oats topped with Greek yogurt, maple syrup and walnuts.

Step by step
Combine the oats, chia, carrot, cinnamon, milk, water and salt in a saucepan.
Simmer for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy.
Remove from the heat and stir in the protein powder. Add more liquid if needed.
Divide between two bowls and top with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, walnuts and cinnamon.
Useful, not complicated
Small changes that make this recipe easier to fit into real life.
Add the liquid gradually and loosen with a splash more milk or water if the oats thicken beyond the texture you enjoy.
Take hot oats off the heat before stirring in protein powder so it blends smoothly instead of turning grainy.
Portion fruit, nuts or seeds separately so the finished bowl keeps its contrast and crunch.
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