Protein Baked Oats

These Protein Baked Oats are filled with good-for-you ingredients and take less than 45 minutes to whip up! Plus they're perfect for meal prepping!

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• Why You Need These Protein-Baked Oats
• Recipe Ingredients
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Tips and Tricks
• Storing & Freezing
• Want to try more healthy breakfast recipes?
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These Protein Baked Oats are my new obsession when it comes to quick and easy breakfast recipes. They take no time at all to prepare and are perfect for reheating all week, leaving me with more time in the mornings after devouring this.

These baked oats are full of protein and fiber, leaving you full and energized after breakfast. They are a little sweet too, so if you prefer a sweet breakfast this is the recipe for you!

If you love baked oatmeal, you have to try my Chocolate Baked Oats or my Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal!

Why You Need These Protein-Baked Oats

• It's easy to make- mix up a few ingredients and throw it in the oven, couldn't be easier!
• It's good for you- Filled with healthy ingredients like oats, protein powder, coconut oil, and maple syrup!
• Perfect for meal prep- Make a batch of these and you have breakfast for the rest of the week! Baked oatmeal with protein powder is super easy to reheat and take on the go.

Recipe Ingredients

Here are some notes on a few ingredients- please see the full ingredient list in the recipe card below!

• oats- I used quicks oats in this recipe because I like their baked texture more than rolled oats. You can use either.
• maple syrup- using this as our sweetener! You could also use honey.
• protein powder- I used vanilla but really any flavor works. Make sure you are using a high-quality protein that tastes good, or else your oats won't taste good!
• coconut oil- I used this instead of using butter or another oil, but it could be easily swapped if needed.
• chocolate chips- You can omit these or swap them for something else like fruit!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.

Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, maple syrup, eggs, cooled coconut oil, and vanilla. Pour this into the bowl of dry ingredients, mixing until combined. Mix in the chocolate chips if using.

Step 4: Pour the mixture into the pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center of the baked oats is cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow the oatmeal to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips and Tricks

• Use high-quality protein- I can't stress this enough, if you use a gross-tasting protein powder, you will get gross-tasting protein oatmeal. Find a protein powder you enjoy! I love this vanilla protein by Driven Nutrition.
• Don't overbake- overbaking can lead to dry oats. Make sure they are done in the middle and then remove them from the oven!
• Top them with your fav berries, whipped cream, maple syrup, powdered sugar, or melted peanut butter!

Storing & Freezing

These baked oats with protein powder will stay good in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, place back in the oven until warm, or use a microwave. You can freeze this baked oatmeal for up to 3 months.

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