Baked Protein Oats
I’m always looking for quick and easy ways to cram in high nutrition meals (especially protein) and this worked out fantastic. I was getting ready to leave our home on Lesvos and had a few items to use up. I baked two of these and saved one for the overnight ferry trip from Mytilini to Athens and it kept me full! I’ll definitely be making these again in muffin cups for quick healthy snacks! By combining the protein powder of an egg, cottage cheese and protein powder - these come in at a whopping 32g of protein and are high in fiber too. That’s pretty unreal for a baked good!
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Serves 2
Ingredients:
1 large egg
1/2 cup cottage cheese (~110g, low-fat or regular)
3/4 cup almond milk or milk of choice (~180ml)
1 1/2 scoops protein powder (~50g by weight) This is my favorite (easy to digest and organic!)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
1 cup rolled oats (~90g)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp kosher salt
Directions:
Blend the Batter:
In a blender, combine the egg, cottage cheese, almond milk, protein powder, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth.
Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to the blender. Blend until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Bake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Pour the batter into two small oven-safe ramekins or dishes. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set and lightly golden. (You can also bake these in smaller muffin cups as well and reduce baking time to 15-20 minutes).
Serve:
Serve warm with optional toppings like fresh fruit, a drizzle of syrup, or a sprinkle of nuts.
Notes:
Adjust the consistency of the batter with additional milk if needed.
For added texture, stir in some whole oats or chopped nuts before cooking.
Nutrition per serving below!
