Protein Packed Baked Oatmeal Recipes

CUSTOMIZABLE HIGH PROTEIN BAKED OATMEAL

Steps:

• 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.**

EASY MAKE-AHEAD HIGH PROTEIN BAKED OATMEAL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F
• Mix dry ingredients in a bowl (oats through the sugar).
• Whisk milk, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Add wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just mixed.
• Pour mixture into a 9x13 pan. Scatter blueberries or other fruit on top. You can also mix the fruit into the batter if you prefer it to be spread more throughout.
• Bake for 35 minutes, until top is golden brown and oat meal is set. Serve warm.

PROTEIN-PACKED PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL

Steps:

• Mash bananas in a bowl and stir in honey. Add peanut butter and mix until well combined. Stir in oatmeal and protein powder until evenly mixed.