Product
How many servings per pouch?
Our current (black & white) pouches have 4 breakfast servings each.
What are proats?
Proats are short for Protein Oats. They're a dry mix of oats, chia seeds, protein, fruits, veggies and superfoods (very nutrient dense algae, berries, leaves, roots).
Proats are high protein, low sugar, fibre and nutrient packed. There are absolutely no additives, no added sugar or other B.S
What makes proats different?
We really do everything ourselves (as a proud Canadian company). From sourcing to manufacturing, we have full control to make changes FAST and deliver a high quality product. Most food co's outsource.
We are THE ONLY dry oats mix that have an added blend of over 12 fruits, vegetables & superfoods for natural vitamins, minerals, enzymes and probiotics.
And ofcourse, we don't use excess sugar and use monkfruit instead!
With new flavors rolling out all the time, you’ll actually look forward to breakfast. Our VIPs decide what we create, tweak or ditch.
What's the texture like?
Our proats are medium-thick, thanks to the protein blend and oats that absorb the milk. The texture can be adjusted to your liking by varying the amount of milk used.
If your proats are too runny, use less milk. If it's too thick or dry, more milk will do the trick. Just make sure you mix or shake properly.
If you prefer a smoothie-like consistency, you can also blend proats. Experiment and find what works for you!
How sweet are proats?
Sweetness will vary depending on flavour and the fact that everyone's taste buds are different.
Not sweet enough?
- Try dairy milk, if that's an option for you.
- Try a sweetened vanilla almond milk.
- Add maple syrup, honey, chopped dates or your favorite fruits (like banana, fresh or frozen berries)
Too sweet?
- Use unsweetened milk
- Increase the amount of unsweetened milk
- Add some plain oats
- Get the natural sweetened proats
Any dairy and nuts?
While the majority of our flavours are currently vegan and hence dairy free, proats are made in a facility that processes dairy (in our whey flavours) and nuts (coconut and peanut) ingredients in other flavours.
Prep
How do you make proats?
For a thicker oatmeal-like consistency:
Add a little over 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk into a jar or bowl and add 1/2 cup proats. Mix/Shake well and refrigerate overnight.
For a breakfast shake: Add 1 cup milk to a shaker and 1/2 cup proats. Shake well and refrigerate for atleast 30 minutes.
Wake up to a delicious breakfast or have a healthy snack handy for those evening cravings. A quick shake or stir before consumption will ensure optimal texture. See How-to Video
How long to soak proats?
We recommend letting your proats soak overnight for 8-12 hours. This allows the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the milk and soften for the best texture.
If you're in a rush- you can get away with 3-6 hours as well.
Some customers who prefer a bit of chew, tend to "short soak" proats in milk for 30 minutes.
Our whey proats taste amazing after a short 15 minute soak!
Can I use almond/soy milk?
Absolutely! Feel free to use your choice of milk or milk alternative to enjoy your proats with. Just do NOT use water.
Since our proats are already sweetened with monkfruit (& other natural fruits), using sweetened milk/mylk can significantly increase sweetness and impact flavour.
For the best balance of flavor, we recommend using unsweetened almond milk!
How much milk do you add?
Our suggestion is to use between 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup milk for every 1/2 cup of proats.
You can use more or less milk depending on desired consistency.
If you use more milk, the consistency will be like that of a shake. This is best for those who leave it soaked for longer or treat our proats like a breakfast shake and drink it on-the-go🏃♀️
Use slightly lesser milk if you prefer a thicker traditional oatmeal consistency and like to enjoy it with a spoon. Just make sure it's mixed well🥄
It totally comes down to your personal preference and schedule😊
Can I use water?
Imagine having cereal with water...
Same concept here!
We recommend using unsweetened milk or a milk substitute of choice.
How long do they stay in the fridge?
Proats can be left soaking in the fridge for upto 4 days.
The amount of milk absorbed depends on how long they're soaked for. So adjust to use more or less milk, accordingly.
Can I make proats hot?
Yes! You can definitely have proats hot in one of 2 ways:
1. You can make proats, as you would any warm oats. Bring to a boil with milk. You might need to add a little extra liquid as the protein blend will soak up quite a bit.
OR
2. Soak them in milk in the fridge overnight and then heat them up in the morning using a microwave or stove. Make sure you do so in a microwave safe bowl or container. Blender bottles/ glass jars are not microwave safe due to pressure build up.
VIPs
How do I become a proats VIP?
Any 2 or more purchases a month gets you VIP access. Complete the survey after your purchase to receive the invite.
What are the perks of being a VIP?
Join our exclusive VIP group where you get:
- Priority support
- Meet other like-minded people
- Get first dibs on new flavours
- Help create new flavours
- Freebies
- Exclusive Discounts
- Exclusive Content
Ingredients
Are proats vegan?
A majority of our flavours are Dairy-Free and Vegan Friendly.
They use pea, mung bean and pumpkin seed protein.
Please check the front of the pouch as well as the protein noted in the nutritional label.
All flavors can be prepped with any milk or milk alternative. For full nutritional information, click here and select “Nutrition Info” under the desired flavour you're interested in.
Are Just Proats organic?
To keep our product affordable for everyone, we source both conventional and organic ingredients. Certified organic ingredients are marked as such on the ingredient list for each flavour.
Are your oats gluten free?
Our current oats are not certified gluten free, but we do plan on switching over based on feedback.
Does it contain erythritol?
No, there is no erythritol in our product or any ingredients we use.
Shipping / Returns
How long will it take for Canadian shipping?
We strive for same- or next-business-day order fulfillment, and once your package is shipped out, it generally takes about 3-7 business days to reach Canadian Destinations.
Shipping is free for all Canadian orders over. $50 (subject to change). If you’re experiencing any problems with your shipment, just let us know and we’ll be happy to help!
Do you ship to the US?
We ship to the US.
US customers can currently expect a delivery time of 4-7 business days due to travel and customs.
We are not responsible for any shipping deliveries that may be affected by customs, natural occurrences, transfers from Canada Post to USPS, strikes or delays, nor any extra fees, customs or back end charges once the package has exited Canada.
My tracking hasn't updated!
For some couriers who use ground service (ICS), the tracking information will not update until it has reached the delivery branch. This can seem like forever (3-5 days, sometimes), but not to worry- it should update soon!
And not to worry, we will ship a free replacement in the event of a missing or damaged package.
What is the return policy?
Before we get into our refund policy, please understand that we don't have the same resources of a big corp.
We're a very small team just trying to make healthy oats, locally. We do not offer refunds on orders already shipped or delivered due to the nature of our products.
However, in special cases, we can provide in-store credit.
Do you offer local pick up?
We are not currently set up for local pick up.
We try our very best to get the orders out same-or-next business day, so you can enjoy the best breakfast in the next 3-7 business days.
My order says delivered. But I didn't get it.
Thanks for your order!
Sometimes, packages are marked as delivered before they're actually delivered. This is because the package received its final delivery scan and is in the mailman's truck and should show up in a day or two.
In the case of a missing shipment, we will open a ticket and ship out a FREE replacement if they can't locate it.