Description
Indulge in a delightful and protein-packed breakfast with these Chocolate Baked Protein Oats. These oats are a perfect blend of chocolatey goodness and nutritious ingredients to kickstart your day.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg (or substitute as per notes)
- 1 tablespoon nut butter
- 2–4 tablespoons milk of choice (e.g., almond)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 3 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spray a 12-14 ounce ramekin with oil and set aside.
- Whisk together all wet ingredients until smooth, starting with 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Mix in the dry ingredients and any additional mix-ins.
- Adjust consistency by adding more milk if needed.
- Transfer the mixture to the ramekin and top with chocolate chips.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy topped with berries or banana!
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute nut butter with applesauce.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with 1/4 cup applesauce or mashed banana.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 461 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
