Baked Protein Oats for Clean Eating Mornings Recipe
This Baked Protein Oats recipe is a wholesome and delicious way to start your morning with clean eating. Packed with rolled oats, protein powder, fresh fruits, and nuts, it offers a balanced meal that’s both filling and nutritious. The oats soak overnight, then bake to a golden perfection, making it a perfect make-ahead breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts of choice such as almonds
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
- 2 cups unsweetened almond or coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large banana (sliced)
- 1 cup mixed fresh or frozen berries
Other
- Coconut oil for greasing pan
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly with coconut oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla protein powder, raw honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, fresh lemon zest, and unsweetened almond or coconut milk until the mixture is frothy and well combined.
- Add Oats: Stir in the rolled oats, mixing until the oats are evenly coated and distributed throughout the mixture.
- Soak Oats (Optional): Allow the oat mixture to sit for 30 minutes if time permits, enabling the oats to absorb the liquid and soften for a better texture.
- Fold in Fruits and Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped nuts, sliced banana, and mixed berries evenly into the oat mixture.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour and spread the oat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until the edges and top turn golden brown and the center is fully set.
- Cool: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool slightly to make cutting easier.
- Slice: Cut the baked oats into 6 even squares or bars for serving.
- Store: Store the oat bars between layers of wax paper in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.
- Reheat: Reheat the bars as desired before eating. They reheat well and make for a convenient breakfast option.
Notes
- Using almond or coconut milk keeps this recipe dairy-free and light.
- Letting the oats soak before baking improves texture but can be skipped if short on time.
- Feel free to swap in your favorite nuts or fruits depending on preference and seasonality.
- This recipe is easily customizable with different protein powders or sweeteners.
- Perfect for meal prepping breakfasts ahead of a busy week.
