Mixed Berry Protein Baked Oatmeal
This vegan mixed berry protein baked oatmeal combines rolled oats, plant-based vanilla protein powder, banana, peanut butter, chia, flax, and fresh or frozen berries. It takes 10 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to bake.
Servings: 6 large servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or another unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 1/2 cup plant-based vanilla protein powder Use a vegan product; verify that it is labeled gluten-free if needed.
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons agave or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup no-added-sugar creamy peanut butter or another nut or seed butter
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats Use certified gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats if needed.
- 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh or frozen berries A blend of strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries works well.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat an 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups non-dairy milk, 1/2 cup plant-based vanilla protein powder, 2 tablespoons flax seeds, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 tablespoons agave or maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
- In a small bowl, mash 1 medium ripe banana and stir in 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients and whisk until well combined.
- Add 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats and stir with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until evenly combined.
- Gently fold in 3/4 cup of the berries. Avoid overmixing, which can discolor the oat mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and scatter the remaining 3/4 cup berries over the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Let the baked oatmeal cool before slicing it into six large servings. Serve as desired with non-dairy milk, maple syrup, or agave.
Notes
The 55-minute total includes 10 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of baking; cooling time is not included. Protein-powder sweetness and absorbency vary by brand, so the final flavor and texture may differ slightly. For a gluten-free result, use certified gluten-free oats and verify every packaged ingredient.