When I’m starting my weekly meal prep, I generally try to have a simple yet cozy breakfast that still brings a lot of protein to refuel after my morning workout routine. In summer, I like to make my Protein Overnight Oats, Raspberry Chia Pudding, or Mango Protein Smoothie, but if I want something warm, I make these protein baked oats. They can be whipped up in about 10 minutes of prep and you can easily make a double batch that meal preps a whole week of healthy, high-protein breakfasts.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Bananas – Fresh bananas are a must. The riper the bananas, the sweeter your oats will be. Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats – Feel free to pick certified gluten-free oats if you are sensitive to gluten. This recipe works with quick oats but steel-cut oats might make it too gritty. Soy Milk – Soy milk contains more protein than any other milk, but I go for a Protein Plus version with even more protein! Chia Seeds – Chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse with fiber, vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein. Coconut Sugar – Coconut sugar is a great unrefined sweetener option. You can also use regular sugar, brown sugar, or even sugar-free alternatives like allulose. Baking Powder – This gives the oats a slightly more fluffy texture. Protein Powder – This recipe works with any protein powder, but I typically use either pea protein powder or almond protein powder. Vanilla Extract – For flavor. Cinnamon – Cinnamon and bananas are delicious together. Chocolate Chips – I like my chocolate chips over 70% cocoa for a richer taste. Hemp Seeds – Hemp seeds provide a lot of nutritional value.
How to Make High Protein Baked Oats
Making these protein baked oats is quite easy with the recipe card further down, but I’ve included just below pictures of the main steps.
Meal Prep Tips
This recipe is really easy to adapt to any quantity. While you can make a single serving by dividing it by 3, you can also double it to make 6 delicious high protein breakfast recipes. You can store them once baked and either serve them cold (it’s delicious) or reheat them for a few minutes in the oven or in the air fryer.
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