High-Protein Baked Apple Oatmeal Bake
A tip for serving this perfect fall dish: drizzle with nut butter or top with Greek yogurt for extra protein!
Ingredients (4 servings):
2 cups rolled oats
1 ½ cups Silk almond milk
3 eggs (or 2 whole eggs + 2 whites)
½ cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
1 scoop unflavored protein powder
2 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 apple, diced (leave skin on for extra fiber)
Optional: 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
2) In a large bowl, whisk together almond milk, eggs, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, protein powder, chia or flax, spices, baking powder, and salt.
3) Stir in oats and diced apple.
4) Pour into a greased 8x8 baking dish.
5) Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden and set.
6) Slice and serve warm, or store in the fridge to reheat for breakfast all week.
