Protein Baked Oats
I was so excited to find a breakfast that tastes like cake but actually keeps me full, especially since it only takes about 30 minutes to bake. The rolled oats, mashed bananas, and peanut butter create a base that is sweet and satisfying, that even my kids love it. It is the perfect morning win for my busy schedule because the oven does all the hard work while I get ready for the day.
Servings: 9
Calories: 208kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 bananas
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 320 degrees F / 160 C. Grease an 9x9 inch baking dish, set aside.
- Place all ingredients, except chocolate chips, into a high-speed food processor and pulse until the banana and ingredients are well incorporated.
- Pour batter into prepared dish, sprinkle with vegan chocolate chips if using, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing into 9 pieces.
- Serve topped with a drizzle of nut butter, a dollop of coconut yogurt or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to use rolled oats. Steel cut oats, quick oats, or instant oats do not blend as smoothly and can affect the texture of the baked oats. Using rolled oats ensures a creamy, consistent result every time.
- If no blender: I sometimes hand-mash the bananas with a fork and mix all the ingredients by hand. It doesn’t create the same cake-like texture, but the baked oats still turn out well and taste great. To make sure the protein powder mixes smoothly without lumps, I like to blend it into a small amount of almond milk before adding it to the rest of the ingredients.
- Fix soggy oats: If my baked oats come out soggy, it usually means I added too much milk or they need a bit more time in the oven. I make sure to measure the liquid carefully and check the oats toward the end of baking to get the right texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g