High Protein Banana Oats (Printable)

Nourishing baked oats featuring ripe bananas and extra protein for a satisfying morning or snack option.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup unsweetened milk, dairy or plant-based
04 - 1/4 cup plain nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
08 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder, whey or plant-based
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Pour dry mixture into wet mixture and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts if desired.
05 - Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth the surface with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until the center is set and edges are golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • One bowl becomes breakfast for four people, which means you're basically winning at meal prep without the stress.
  • Real protein keeps you satisfied until lunch, no mid-morning slump or mysterious hunger returning at 10 a.m.
  • It genuinely tastes like you're eating dessert for breakfast, which never gets old.
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what's lingering in your pantry.
02 -
  • Don't use barely ripe bananas thinking they're somehow better; the soft, almost-too-brown ones are what makes this taste rich and naturally sweet without added sugar.
  • Protein powder can sometimes taste metallic or chemical if you skip the vanilla extract, so that small step is non-negotiable for the final flavor.
03 -
  • Room-temperature bananas mash easier and incorporate faster than cold ones, so pull them out of the fridge if you have time.
  • If your protein powder is sweetened, reduce the maple syrup by half or you'll end up with something cloying instead of balanced.
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