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Protein-Packed Baked Oatmeal

I sometimes add a tart baking apple to the ingredients; either finely chop or grate the apple, no need to peel. If you make this at night as you’re making dinner, you can have some as a heart-healthy dessert. It’s delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: batch breakfast
Servings: 8 -10 serving
Calories: 331kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray avocado or olive oil spray
  • 2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats not steel cut
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
  • 1/4 cup protein powder I use plain organic whey protein
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or about 10 gratings of fresh nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup, honey or light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup egg whites
  • 1 cup milk of choice, dairy, almond, soy, oat, or water
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup apple sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried fruit raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries, dried apricots, dried blueberries
  • Optional topping ideas for each serving after it bakes: A dollop of Greek yogurt, warmed maple syrup, an extra sprinkling of cinnamon, chopped nuts, sliced almonds or sliced bananas or berries.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 glass or ceramic baking dish with cooking spray or grease lightly with butter.
  • In a medium size bowl, combine all ingredients and stir well to combine.
  • Pour into the prepared dish and smooth out the top layer. You can assemble ahead and store unbaked, covered, in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and slightly brown around the edges.
  • Serve warm on its own or with optional toppings. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

Notes

Gluten-free: Use gluten-free oats.
Dairy-free: Use dairy-free milk and almond or coconut milk yogurt.
Vegan or egg allergy: Replace the egg with an additional ¼ cup applesauce or ¼ cup mashed banana.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 3mg