Protein Baked Oats
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cmilk
dairy or plant-based
- 3 largeeggs
brought to room temperature
- 1 ½ tsppure vanilla extract
- 1 cmashed overripe bananas
- ½ cnatural peanut butter
- ½ cmaple syrup
- 3 cold fashioned oats
also known as rolled oats
- ½ tspsalt
- ½ cpeanut butter powder
- ½ cvanilla or unsweetened protein powder
or collagen powder, reduce maple syrup to ⅓ cup if used sweetened
- ½ csemi-sweet chocolate chips or carob chips
dark chocolate chips -or- blueberries
- 2 tbspnatural peanut butter
- 1 ¼ tspmelted coconut oil
divided
- 2 tbspsemi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepared a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, peanut butter, and maple syrup until combined.
- 3
Add the oats, salt, peanut butter powder, and protein powder. Whisk until the clumps of peanut butter powder are dissolved.
- 4
Pour the oatmeal batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes until the baked oatmeal doesn’t jiggle in the center and bubbles rapidly around the edges. Move to a wire rack.
- 5
Make the Optional Drizzle Toppings: In a small mixing bowl, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter with 1 teaspoon of the melted coconut oil until smooth. Melt the 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips with 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil in the microwave on 20 second bursts, stirring between intervals until smooth. Drizzle the peanut butter and the chocolate over the baked oatmeal while still hot. Serve!
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About this Recipe
Craving a breakfast that truly fuels your day without compromising on flavor? These Protein Baked Oats are your answer, offering a delightful start with a powerful protein punch.
What makes this recipe truly special is its clever combination of wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned oatmeal, rich natural peanut butter, and sweet maple syrup, all boosted with protein powder and peanut butter powder. It's designed to be a feel-good breakfast that provides a substantial 14 grams of protein per serving, making it perfect for satisfying mornings or smart meal prep throughout the week.
Imagine a warm, comforting dish with the irresistible aroma of peanut butter and a hint of sweet banana, perfectly complemented by melting chocolate chips. The texture is moist and hearty, a cozy baked oatmeal that feels indulgent yet is genuinely nutritious. This is a breakfast that keeps you full and energized, proving that good-for-you food can also be incredibly delicious.
Feel free to customize your Protein Baked Oats to suit your preferences. Instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips, you can use carob chips, dark chocolate chips, or even fresh blueberries for a fruity twist. If you opt for sweetened protein powder, remember to reduce the maple syrup to
⅓ cup to balance the sweetness. You can also experiment with vanilla or unsweetened protein powder, or even collagen powder to achieve your desired protein boost.
Serve these Protein Baked Oats warm, drizzled with a little extra natural peanut butter and a scattering of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips for an extra layer of decadence. It's a fantastic breakfast for any day of the week, especially when you need a hearty, nourishing meal that feels like a treat.