🥣 Baked Protein Oats (Clean Eating Breakfast)
📝 Description
Soft, lightly sweet, and packed with protein—these baked oats feel like eating cake for breakfast but are made with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for meal prep, they’re filling, customizable, and great for clean eating routines.
🍽️ Servings
Serves 4 (or 3 larger portions)
🛒 Ingredients
Base:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 scoops protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups milk (dairy or almond)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 mashed ripe banana
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ cup chocolate chips or blueberries
- 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts or seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
Set to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish. - Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, combine oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. - Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, honey, mashed banana, and vanilla. - Combine
Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until well combined. Fold in any add-ins. - Bake
Pour into the baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until set and lightly golden. - Cool & serve
Let cool slightly, slice, and enjoy warm or chilled.
💡 Tips
- For extra protein, use Greek yogurt (replace some milk).
- Want it sweeter? Add a few chopped dates instead of sugar.
- Meal prep: store in fridge and reheat with a splash of milk.
- Blend the batter before baking for a smoother, cake-like texture.
🥗 Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 250–320
- Protein: 18–25g
- Carbs: 30–35g
- Fat: 6–10g
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make it without protein powder?
Yes—just replace with ½ cup extra oats or almond flour.
Q: Is it good for weight loss?
Yes, it’s high in protein and fiber, which helps keep you full longer.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Absolutely. Slice into portions and freeze for up to 1 month.
Q: How do I make it vegan?
Use plant milk and replace eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp flax + 3 tbsp water per egg).