Customizable High Protein Baked Oatmeal
A make-ahead breakfast that will keep you full and satisfied all morning, this customizable High Protein Baked Oatmeal is easy to make-ahead for food prep, then enjoy all week long!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten free, if needed)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk alternative
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (dairy free option: coconut, soy, almond-based yogurt)
- 3 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional mix-ins to add: 1 sliced banana, 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins, 1 cup fresh or frozen berries, 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, 2 scoops protein powder; drizzle of maple syrup on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with nonstick oil spray, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats, chia seeds, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and protein powder*, if desired.
- Add milk, yogurt, egg whites, and vanilla and mix until combined. Gently fold in banana slices and other desired mix-ins (see suggestions under the “optional” ingredients listed above).
- Transfer the oat mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using a spatula, smooth the top. Add a few additional banana slices (or your desired topping).
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, until the top and edges are golden brown. Let cool before enjoying.**
Notes
**If making in advance of serving, I suggest under-baking (only for ~20 minutes) then finish baking when you re-heat in glass baking dish. May microwave individual pieces in the microwave if prepared for food prep.