Baked Protein Oats for Clean Eating Mornings
Description
This Baked Protein Oatmeal is the perfect clean-eating breakfast—warm, hearty, and naturally sweetened with fruit. Packed with protein, fiber, and wholesome ingredients, it’s soft and cake-like inside with a lightly golden top. Ideal for meal prep, it keeps you full, energized, and ready to start your day right.
Servings
Serves: 4–6 portions
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats 🥣
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed) 🍌
- 2 eggs 🥚
- 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based) 🥛
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup 🍯
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
🍓 Toppings:
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup strawberries (sliced)
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional) 🍫
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish. - Mix wet ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk mashed bananas, eggs, milk, honey, and vanilla. - Add dry ingredients:
Stir in oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. - Add toppings:
Fold in half of the berries, then pour mixture into baking dish.
Top with remaining berries and chocolate chips. - Bake:
Bake for 30–35 minutes until set and golden on top. - Cool & serve:
Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness
- Texture becomes firmer as it cools
- Works great for meal prep
Tips
- Add nuts for crunch 🌰
- Use almond milk for dairy-free option
- Drizzle peanut butter for extra protein 🥜
Nutritional Info (Approx per serving)
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 14g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbs: 38g
Benefits
- High in protein for muscle support 💪
- Rich in fiber for digestion
- Keeps you full longer
- Clean, wholesome ingredients
Q&A
Q: Can I make it vegan?
A: Yes, replace eggs with flax eggs.
Q: Can I store it?
A: Yes, refrigerate up to 4 days.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes, freeze portions up to 1 month.
Q: Can I skip protein powder?
A: Yes, but protein content will be lower.