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Serve It As A Breakfast Or Snack. Eat It With A Fork Or By Hand. You Get To Choose!
The simplicity and versatility of this high-protein breakfast recipe makes it even more of a must-try. Are you looking for a delicious breakfast you can really tuck into and enjoy with all of your favorite oatmeal toppings? Or, maybe you’re looking for a breakfast that is quick and healthy that you can grab while you’re running out the door? Either way, this recipe is a true winner. It’s great for all seasons of the year, perfect for meal prep, and it’s something that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients To Make Baked Protein Oatmeal Recipe (Also Known As “Proats”)
This recipe is fun to make from staple ingredients that you likely already have on hand. Here’s what you need to make a batch today:
Old-fashioned rolled oats – if needed, use certified gluten-free oatsFlax meal and chia seeds – these nutritious seeds add healthy fats and fiberBaking powder SaltEggs – we used a combo of whole eggs and egg whites for added protein and the right textureMilk – use any dairy or nondairy milk of choiceGreek yogurt – use plain or vanilla Greek yogurt. We love to use Siggi’s plain or vanilla skyr in this recipe because it has less sugar and more protein than other brandsPure vanilla extractMaple syrup – may substitute honeyPuori Vanilla Protein Powder (PW1) – our whole team loves this high-quality whey protein powder, which doesn’t contain any low-calorie or artificial sweeteners and is made from only five quality ingredients
How To Make Baked Vanilla Protein Oats
You are going to love how easy this recipe comes together with just three simple steps. For 20% off use code: PUORIxRFD
Combine the ingredients: In a bowl combine all ingredients, except for the protein powder, and mix well. Allow the mixture to set for 10 minutes before stirring in the protein powder. Tip: We found that by waiting 10 minutes to stir in the protein powder, it helps to evenly distribute the protein powder throughout the batter as opposed to sinking to the bottom. Transfer the batter to a baking dish: Next, transfer the batter to an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish and bake until the center is set. Serve with your favorite toppings: Here’s what you’ve been waiting for. Cut the baked protein oatmeal into squares and serve with your favorite toppings, such as yogurt, nut butter, chopped nuts, fresh fruit, a drizzle of maple syrup, and more.
For the complete directions, ingredient amounts, and nutrition analysis that lists calories, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, sodium, and more per serving, scroll down to the recipe card below.
Favorite toppings for this baked protein oats recipe
This recipe makes a perfect base for whatever flavors you like to enjoy with your oatmeal. We purposely kept the flavor profile of this baked oatmeal recipe simple and subtle so that you can make it your own. For example, in these photos, we’ve shown one serving topped with yogurt, fresh berries, almond butter, and sliced almonds. As another option, we’ve shown a serving topped with yogurt, pomegranate seeds, and pistachios. Get creative and use whatever you love and have on hand. Here are some of our favorite toppings for this Baked Protein Oatmeal recipe: Here’s how to freeze a batch: Cut the baked and cool protein oatmeal into individual servings and remove them from the baking dish (or, if you baked them in a disposable aluminum baking dish, you can keep them right inside of that). Freeze (without toppings) in an airtight storage container for up to 3 months. To serve, remove from the freezer and reheat a frozen serving in the microwave until heated through, about 45-50 seconds. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Fresh fruit: use any kind and opt for what’s in seasonNuts and seeds: try pecans, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, or pumpkin seeds Nut butter: drizzle some almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter over topYogurt, milk, or kefirHoney or maple syrup Granola: add some crunch to the top with our Pumpkin Spice Granola or Maple Cinnamon Granola
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Photo Credit: The photos in this blog post were taken by Rachel of Half Acre House For 20% off use code: PUORIxRFD **We tested and LOVE this recipe using high-quality Purori whey protein. However, you can use a different protein powder if you’d like. This however may affect the texture and taste, especially if you use a plant-based protein powder or a protein powder that has an alternative sweetener in it like Stevia or monkfruit. Your result will likely be baked oatmeal with a more gritty texture and maybe some bitterness or aftertaste from the sweetener. It can be done, but beware that this recipe was tested primarily with Purori whey protein powder, which doesn’t have any alternative sweeteners and results in a great non-gritty texture in baked goods. If you do use a different protein powder, we recommend you use a scant ⅔ cup (measure out ⅔ cup and then remove 1-2 tablespoons). Why wait to add the protein powder? It is beneficial to allow the oats, flax meal, and chia to absorb some of the liquid in the batter before adding the protein powder. That way, the protein powder can distribute more evenly through the baked oatmeal, rather than sinking to the bottom. Bake these into high-protein oatmeal muffins! To do so, prepare the batter as directed, then divide the batter among 12 standard muffin cups. The cups will be full, but that’s OK since these muffins won’t dome so much that they would spill over. Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes (a silicone muffin pan works well for this). When baked into muffins, each one provides 176 calories and 11 grams of protein. Top the muffins with your favorite nut butter or serve alongside some yogurt or fruit for a well-rounded and nice, filling breakfast. For ultimate success, we highly recommend reading the tips in the full blog post above. All photos and content are copyright protected. Please do not use our photos without prior written permission. If you wish to republish a recipe, please rewrite the recipe in your own unique words. Link back to the source recipe here on The Real Food Dietitians. Thank you! This post was made possible by Puori. Although we received compensation for this post, the opinions expresses here are – as always – 100% our own. Thank you for supporting the great companies we work with thereby allowing us to continue creating great recipes and content for you.
