You will love this protein baked oats recipe. It's so easy to make and even though it's healthy it tastes just like you are eating a cookie or cake for breakfast. Made with rolled oats, protein powder, milk, nut butter, and maple syrup, it could not be any easier to make. It also makes great leftovers and is perfect for meal prep.
![baked oats recipe A ramekin filled with protein baked oats topped with melted chocolate.](https://www.pureandsimplenourishment.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Protein-Baked-Oats-6.jpg)
Would you like to save this for later?
Table of Contents
Why you will love this recipe:
- This healthy baked oatmeal tastes just like you are eating dessert for breakfast! These baked oats are similar to eating a cookie or cake, yet are made with healthy ingredients like rolled oats, protein powder, milk, nut butter, and maple syrup or honey.
- These blended oats are quick and easy to make and only require a few minutes of prep time.
- This oatmeal is high in protein with 21 grams of protein per serving!
- Baked oats are so versatile. There are so many different ways you can make them and you get to choose your fillings, whether it be chocolate chips, fruit, or chopped nuts.
- This homemade oatmeal recipe can be made vegan and I have included gluten-free and dairy-free options.
- The individual servings store really well so are great for meal prep. I love making a big batch of these oats on Sundays for easy grab-and-go breakfasts during the week.
Want an even easier recipe? Try Overnight Protein Oats instead! Are you just serving one person? Make Baked Oats for One instead!
Ingredient notes:
You should be able to find all of these simple ingredients at your local grocery store. For the exact measurements refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Rolled oats - the star of this oatmeal recipe. I recommend using rolled oats rather than quick oats or steel cut oats. I like to use sprouted rolled oats that are gluten free and glyphosate free.
- Protein powder - any brand of protein powder will do but I personally prefer using a vanilla protein powder - I use Nuzest vanilla protein powder which is a plant-based protein powder.
- Milk - any kind of milk will do, whether it's dairy milk or dairy free milk. I personally love using coconut milk, cashew milk or almond milk. Whatever milk you do use I recommend using full fat milk to help give these oats the best rich taste and texture.
- Nut butter - I used peanut butter, but any nut or seed butter will do including cashew butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter etc. Be sure to use smooth rather than chunky nut butter for this recipe. Also be sure to use unsweetened nut butter rather than sweetened.
- Honey or maple syrup - the perfect way to give this oatmeal recipe just the right amount of sweetness while keeping it refined sugar free. Date syrup would also work.
- Vanilla extract - to help enhance all the delicious flavours of these oats.
- Fillings of your choice - I love adding either fresh berries or chocolate chips to this recipe, but you could add other things such as chopped ripe banana, nuts, cacao nibs etc. The possibilities and flavor combinations are endless!
How to make (step-by-step):
Step one:
First preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step two:
While the oven is heating, add all the ingredients, including both the dry ingredients and wet ingredients, to your high speed blender or food processor and blend well until smooth.
Step three:
Once blended, transfer the blended oat mixture to two ramekins and place these on a baking sheet. If adding any extras such as chocolate chips or fresh fruit, stir these in. Bake the oatmeal for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean.
How to make in the microwave:
Short on time? Make these in the microwave instead. Simply heat them on high for 90-120 seconds, until cooked through.
Top Tips:
- For best results I recommend using rolled oats instead of other types of oats like instant oats, quick-cooking oats, or steel cut oats.
- I recommend using unflavoured protein powder, vanilla protein powder or chocolate protein powder when making this recipe.
- I recommend using smooth nut butter rather than crunchy nut butter.
Variations and add ins:
- To make this oatmeal recipe vegan: use a dairy-free milk or plant-based milk, vegan protein powder, and maple syrup instead of honey.
- To make this recipe dairy-free: use a dairy free milk and a dairy free protein powder.
- To make this recipe gluten-free: use certified gluten-free oats and a gluten free protein powder.
- Feel free to add whatever fillings you like: some of my favorite great options include chocolate chips, berries, chopped banana, cacao nibs, or chopped nuts.
- If you like your oatmeal a little sweeter, add an extra tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
- If you want to make a larger batch you can double or triple this recipe.
How to serve:
These baked oats are best served warm rather than cold. They are delicious served as is but you could make them even more decadent by topping them with vanilla yogurt, a drizzle of nut butter, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or coconut whipped cream.
How to store:
Store these baked oats in the fridge for up to 5 days. If your ramekins don't come with a lid I recommend using these silicone covers or plastic wrap when storing them in the fridge. Simply heat them for a few seconds in the microwave when you are ready to eat them.
Frequently asked questions:
Yes, this baked oats recipe can be stored in a freezer-safe container and frozen for up to 3 months. When you're ready to eat it, thaw out the frozen oatmeal in the fridge and then reheat it in the microwave or oven.
A few of my favorite protein powders are:
Nuzest protein powder – this is both vegan and gluten free
Natural Force Organic Grass Fed Vanilla Whey Protein
Raw Grass-fed Whey Protein
Better Nutrition Grass Fed Whey Protein
Organika Collagen Peptides
Ancient Nutrition Keto Collagen Vanilla Flavour
Baked protein oats are a healthy breakfast option. Filled with fibre and protein it will keep you full and satisfied for hours!
A few easy ways to add more protein to your oatmeal include:
1. Add protein powder
2. Add collagen powder
3. Add nut or seed butter
4. Top the oatmeal with hemp hearts
Other recipes you will love:
- Orange chocolate overnight oats
- Peanut butter oatmeal cookies
- Apple pie oats
- Baked oats for one
- Overnight oats with protein powder
- Oat Flour Pancakes
- Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
- Vanilla protein mug cake
Since you made it this far we are basically best friends so be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and Facebook where I share even more recipes and healthy living tips! And don’t forget to leave this recipe a star rating before you go!
Recipe
Protein Baked Oats
Equipment
- Ramekins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tablespoon nut butter
- 2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Additions
- chocolate chips
- berries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- Add all the ingredients to your high speed blender or food processor and blend well until smooth.
- Transfer the dough to 2 ramekins and place these on a baking sheet. If adding any extras such as chocolate chips or berries, stir these in. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean.
Kristie
Can I use vital proteins collagen peptides for the protein powder? Also can I make a larger amount and cook it in a casserole dish?
Erin Carter
Yes vital proteins collagen should work. I have never tried making it in a casserole dish though so I am honestly not sure if it would work or not.