Peanut Butter Protein Baked Oats

I came across baked oats before on my social media feed but hardly gave it much thought. I figured, “how can it be better than stovetop oat porridge?” 

But, I read that the texture is less “slimy” and “mushy” and more solid. When I heard this, I was sold. As much as I love oat bran porridge, I cannot get past the texture of traditional old-fashioned oat porridge.

And because I always have old-fashioned oats handy for other recipes including baked goods, oat flour, and cookies – I decided to give protein baked oats a whirl.  

What Is Baked Oatmeal? 

Baked oatmeal is exactly what it sounds like – it’s a breakfast oatmeal casserole cooked in the oven. It’s a versatile dish the can take up many different flavors, just like porridge or a cooked cereal dish. 

Baked oatmeal is soft and textured – comparable to a bread pudding. It’s moist, but not creamy like traditionally cooked oatmeal. 

What To Eat With Baked Oatmeal

We’re taking this baked oatmeal to the next level by adding some protein. We’re going for a protein-packed dish that’s both satiating and delicious.  

In addition to the ingredients mentioned in this recipe, you can add topping and other additions to bring more texture and flavor. Here are some examples to consider: 

• Peanut butter drizzle on top 
• Chocolate chips 
• Honey 
• Maple syrup 
• Granola
• Toasted oats 
• Fruit 
• Sliced apples 

What To Expect From This Recipe 

1. The texture is soft with a similar texture as bread pudding. It will be between the texture of traditional porridge and cake. 
2. This recipe packs a little over 30 grams of protein, 20 grams of fiber, 61 grams of carbohydrates, and 27 grams of fat. 
3. We’re going banana-free. Banana adds more of a gooey texture, but I wanted to go for more of a “less wet” baked oat recipe, so we left them out. Additionally, I found when testing this recipe, the banana overtook the flavor of the baked oats. I wanted the flavor from the peanut butter to come forward. 
4. This recipe has only a touch of sweetness. You can leave out the sugar entirely if you prefer. You can also pour some honey or maple syrup on top after the oats are done baking. 
5. Although this recipe is great for breakfast, with a mix of carbs/fats/protein, it makes for a great post-workout meal or snack. 
6. The recipe is gluten-free, oil-free, vegan, plant-based, egg-free, dairy-free, and high in protein & fiber.

Protein Breakdown

• Chia Seeds – 6 protein 
• Soy Milk – 3g protein 
• Peanut Butter – 8g protein
• Old-Fashioned Oats – 5g protein  
• Protein Powder – 8.5g protein

= 30.5 grams of protein.

For more protein-packed meals, check out our black bean burger, tofu meatballs, and tofu bean chili recipes!

Vegan Protein Powder Recommendation

Please note, I was kindly gifted protein powder by Octonuts. Regardless, I only recommend products I use personally and believe my readers will enjoy. All opinions are completely my own.

I don’t usually include protein powder in my recipes, mostly because I get my protein through whole foods and I was never a fan of its flavor and texture. But I figured I’d give protein powder one more try.

I was able to try out Octonut’s plant-based almond protein powder – which is soy-free, dairy-free, peanut-free and it does not contain any grains.

Fun fact: I used to be a competitive powerlifter back in college and even then I couldn’t get behind protein powder. So, when I tried this one out, I was prepared to be grossed out.

But to my surprise…I liked it. And I liked it a lot. Here are some of my favorite parts about this protein powder:

It Is Flavor-Less.

Although it’s almond-based, you cannot even get any sense of almond flavor. So why is this a benefit? That means I have 100% control over the flavor in anything I am preparing with this protein powder.

I can create cookies, muffins, shakes, smoothies, and oats without worrying about the chalky taste protein powders usually carry. Of course, in this case, I decided to use the protein powder in my baked oats recipe. However, if you’re into protein powder with flavor, they do carry chocolate and vanilla flavors.

The Texture Is Relatively Light.

Making it easy to add to recipes. The protein won’t weigh down baked goods, nor will it give an off-putting heaviness to shakes or smoothies.

No Stomach Pains!

If you’re lactose-intolerant, you know EXACTLY what I mean. This is one of the main issues I had with dairy-based protein powders.

The pain wasn’t worth it and I’d end up with uncomfortable bloat. But, this protein powder is dairy-free so you won’t have to worry about the baggage that comes with dairy-based protein powders.

Before you throw your coins at this protein powder, be sure to take advantage of my 10% discount code PROTEIN10 on any products at Octonuts.com, including their plain protein powder, chocolate, or vanilla.

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