High-Protein Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
This high-protein banana bread baked oatmeal combines the comforting flavors of banana bread with the nutrition of oats and protein powder. It’s soft, lightly sweet, meal-prep friendly, and perfect for a balanced breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ⅓ cup unflavoured or vanilla protein powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (dairy or high-protein plant milk such as soy)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup hemp hearts
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips, plus extra for topping if desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mash the bananas and whisk them together with the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
- Fold in the hemp hearts and chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips or banana slices on top if desired.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Allow it to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and moisture.
- Let the baked oatmeal cool before slicing to help it set properly.
- Store in the fridge or freezer for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Customize with different add-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or seeds.
- Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
