Made in one blender and baked in the oven this dairy-free baked protein oatmeal makes the perfect meal prep breakfast recipe! Sweetened with maple syrup this high-protein breakfast has over 30 grams of protein.
Plus, you can easily make it the night before and just bake it in the morning!
The same old breakfast routine of eggs or smoothies gets boring after a while. But you still need something fast for busy mornings.
This dairy-free protein baked oatmeal recipe is an amazing way to boost your daily protein intake while saving you time in the morning!
Made with collagen powder this protein oatmeal is protein powder-free and great with kids (just like this Slow cooker porridge).
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I love that it’s naturally sweetened with fruit and a hint of maple syrup. Plus it kicks off the morning with protein to actually keep you full until your next snack. Learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet and why you want to amp up it up.
Why You'll Love The Recipe
Easy: The protein baked oatmeal uses up ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Healthy: Packed with protein and completely dairy-free and gluten-free, this is a wonderfully healthy breakfast recipe.
Meal prep: The best part is that you can make the individual portions of oats the night before and simply cook them in the morning while you get ready (just like this candy cane, Christmas morning high-protein baked oatmeal).
Ingredients And Substitutions
If you have a well-stocked gluten-free pantry, you’ll already have all the ingredients you need for this baked protein oatmeal (as well as these chocolate protein baked oats!).
Rolled Oats: regular is best and make sure to use certified gluten-free oats if needed. Learn more about different types of oats and how to use them.
Collagen powder: the cleanest protein you can choose. Collagen is one of the good parts of bone broth without making anything taste like, well, broth!
You'll notice the ingredient image below uses dairy-free yogurt but the recipe card doesn't. I revamped the recipe so make it simpler. If you have dairy-free yogurt on hand and want to stretch the recipe, add ¼ cup of yogurt to the mix and know the recipe will make 3 servings with 25 grams of protein each.
Any berries, either frozen, fresh, or dried, can be added to the baked oatmeal.
Important Teaching Tips
If you’re using bigger dried fruit (like cherries) chop it into smaller pieces so that every bite will have some. The fruit is totally optional though.
When you blend the mixture it won’t be smooth, make sure each ramekin has roughly the same ratio of oats and liquid.
If you like a smoother texture, blend the ingredients longer. If you like a chewy texture, don't blend as much.
Add something extra to the protein-baked oats by topping them with nut butter, dairy-free caramel sauce, or chocolate chips if you're feeling something sweet!
How To Make It
Molds or Ramekins?
I have used both glass ramekins and silicone molds with this protein baked oatmeal.
Know that the silicone molds you chose might alter baking times. I use these individual silicone molds so that each kid gets their own!
How To Meal Prep It
You can save yourself time in the morning by using this baked protein oatmeal as a meal prep breakfast recipe.
Follow the directions and blend the ingredients together. Portion the mixture into ramekins or molds and cover in plastic wrap.
Pop them in the fridge overnight.
The next morning, let them sit on the counter as you preheat the oven, remove the plastic wrap, and bake them until cooked through.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baked Protein Oatmeal
This baked protein oatmeal will become a morning staple for you! It’s a healthy way to amp up your protein intake for the day while still getting that “comforting” feel. Plus it can be made ahead of time!
Unfortunately no. Protein powder and collagen powder react very differently when baked as collagen powder doesn’t “absorb” liquid. This high protein baked oatmeal needs to be made with collagen powder for the best consistency. Learn more about protein powder vs. collagen.
If you have leftover baked oatmeal you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge. When you reheat them, add a bit more milk to them so they don’t dry out. Or, pop the leftovers into a smoothie to make it extra thick!
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Dairy-Free Baked Protein Oatmeal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- ¼ cup Egg whites
- ¼ cup Collagen powder
- 2 tbs Maple syrup
- 2 tbs Non-dairy milk
- 3 tbs Dried blueberries
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a blender combine everything but the dried blueberries.
- Blend for 1-2 minutes.
- Portion the protein baked oats into individual mini molds. Stir in the dried blueberries and top with fresh berries if using.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes and let cool for 1-3 minutes before serving.
- Top with drizzled nut butter or chocolate chips if you wish!
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Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Natalie
What a great kid-friendly recipe with proteins my daughter needs, thanks!
fitasamamabear
Glad I could help! My kiddos love it too
Lisa
This is a delicious, hearty breakfast. I appreciate the protein content, it kept me filled up until lunch! Thanks for the great recipe.
fitasamamabear
Mega win, glad you liked it
Glenda
Love that this can be baked in individual servings! We used sweet cherries and mini chocolate chips, so left out any other sweetener. It was delicious! Thanks for sharing!
fitasamamabear
Omg cherries would be DEVINE
Katie
Such a delicious breakfast! I love that I can make this recipe quickly, and that it's filled with protein!
Jennifer
This is my go-to recipe when I know I'm going to be short on time in the mornings. Love the berries in it! Yum!
fitasamamabear
Yes! it's a morning lifesaver.
Vanessa
Love this! My son also loves this breakfast option. He has started working out in the morning with friends so I want to make sure he has something healthy with protein.
Janessa
This is the perfect breakfast for a busy day! Filling and delicious.
fitasamamabear
So happy everyone loved it!
Megan
Thank you for the recipe. We love this doubly because we are not eating egg yolks right now! And I have two athletes who need the extra protein.
fitasamamabear
Ohh mega win! Glad I could give you a few new options!
Shilpa
Loving these baked protein oatmeal! So delicious and healthy. I’m not a fan of egg yolks so this recipe is a winner for me!!
fitasamamabear
A lot of people aren't apparently! Glad I could give a new options!
Mandy Applegate
Oh my goodness, one taste of these protein baked oatmeals and I was hooked! So delicious!
fitasamamabear
Hehe that's what I was aiming for! Win
Lynn Polito
This was delicious! I'll be making it a lot! My kids ate it all up!
fitasamamabear
Haha double win when kids like it!
nancy
i'm loving this Berry Baked Protein Oatmeal breakfast. i love a warm breakfast to wake up to
fitasamamabear
Yay!
Don
I was a little nervous to add the collagen to my oats but it turned out great!
fitasamamabear
Collagen is my "I put that sh*t in everything" haha
ChihYu
Love how hearty this breakfast is! Full of energy for the day! And fun to make too!
fitasamamabear
They are kind fo fun, I like that everyone can put their own toppings on!
Marie
Super hearty breakfast! I particularly enjoy how customizable it is.
fitasamamabear
It works for everyone!
Elaine
I'm always on the lookout to add more collagen to my diet, so this baked oatmeal recipe is definitely a keeper!
fitasamamabear
So happy to hear that! it's a staple in our house.
Colleen
I love this baked oatmeal recipe! It's healthy, filling, and delicious and it's so great for meal prep!
fitasamamabear
Meal prep recipes are crucial lol
Nancy
Thanks For the great idea to add collagen to oatmeal pudding to make it more protein rich. I keeps me full for longer.
fitasamamabear
Glad to hear it! I use collagen in everything lol
Asha
I usually mix my collagen powder into my cappuccinos, but I enjoyed finding this healthy breakfast way of incorporating it into my diet. Will make this again.
fitasamamabear
Yay! I know so many people who mix it into coffee and I've never done it haha I need to give that a go!