Protein-Packed Chocolate Baked Oats Recipe
Most of the time, people get their protein from eating beef or chicken. While those are good options, there are also plenty of other ways to get your protein, including sweet treats. This recipe for protein-packed, chocolate baked oats is a fun and delicious way to get your daily dose of protein, and it's something that kids and adults alike can enjoy. The combination of chocolate and oats makes the perfect dessert, or post-workout treat that's great for chocolate lovers. This recipe would also be great to pack in school lunches as a special dessert.
Recipe developer Christina Musgrave of Tasting With Tina came up with this simple recipe that is perfect for anyone with a chocolate craving. "I like that these oats are made with basic ingredients most people already have in their pantry," Musgrave raves. "This is great to make for meal prep to have for breakfasts or snacks for the week ahead." Keep reading to find out how to make these protein-packed chocolate-baked oats.
Gather the ingredients for these protein-packed chocolate baked oats
It is no surprise that you will need 1 cup of rolled oats for this recipe. In addition, you will need to grab a banana, egg, honey, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, and baking powder.
Once you have those items, you can whip up these delicious protein-packed chocolate baked oats.
Blend the ingredients
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a small, oven-safe baking pan or a ramekin with cooking spray. "It helps prevent [anything from] sticking to the baking dish," Musgrave notes.
Add the oats, banana, egg, honey, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, and baking powder to a blender or food processor. "Blend for a few minutes until all of the ingredients are blended together well," Musgrave says.
Bake, and serve the chocolate baked oats
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, and bake for 20 minutes. After you remove the baked oats from the oven, allow it to cool. "The center is very hot, so it's important to let cool [for] a few minutes before eating so you don't burn yourself," Musgrave says. Then, you can dig in and enjoy.
This dish is great to make ahead of time, since it lasts. " Leftovers will keep [for] 3 to 4 days," Musgrave says. "Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator."
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 banana
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an oven-safe, small baking pan or ramekin with cooking spray.
- Combine oats, banana, egg, honey, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, and baking powder in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer to prepared dish, bake for 20 minutes, then let cool. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
| Calories per Serving | 389 |
| Total Fat | 6.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 80.0 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 66.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g |
| Sodium | 289.4 mg |
| Protein | 21.9 g |
