Made in one blender with a sweet berry flavor, this High-Protein Baked Oatmeal makes the perfect meal prep breakfast recipe! Sweetened with maple syrup, it packs over 30 grams of protein to keep you full for hours.
"I love this baked oatmeal recipe! It's healthy, filling, and delicious and it's so great for meal prep!" - Colleen
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 20 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 2
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 416 kcals and 37 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Rolled oats, egg whites, collagen powder, maple syrup, blueberries, and non-dairy milk.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free and gluten-free.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: It's a meal-prep-friendly recipe that the whole family will enjoy!
SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON
When eggs and smoothies start to feel repetitive, this dairy-free baked oatmeal is the breakfast switch-up busy mornings need. It saves time, keeps things interesting, and fits perfectly with the prep-ahead mindset behind my Rise and Chill Breakfast E-Book. I rely on recipes like this when mornings are rushed, but I still want something nourishing.
This collagen baked oatmeal boosts protein without using protein powder and is totally kid-friendly (just like this slow cooker porridge). Naturally sweetened with fruit and a touch of maple syrup, similar to these low calorie baked oats, it actually keeps you full until your next meal. If that’s a goal, it helps to understand high-protein diet benefits and why starting your day this way makes such a difference.
Jump To
- A Quick Look At The Recipe
- 💭Why You'll Love The Recipe
- Ingredients and Substitutions
- Flavor Variations
- How To Make High-Protein Baked Oatmeal
- Expert Tips To Make It
- Storing and Meal Prepping
- High-Protein Baked Oatmeal FAQs
- Other Dairy-Free Breakfast Recipes You’ll Love
- High-Protein Baked Oatmeal With Collagen
💭Why You'll Love The Recipe
Easy: The protein oatmeal bake uses up ingredients you already have on hand.
Healthy: Packed with protein full of flavor, this breakfast is naturally dairy and gluten-free, too.
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 Christmas morning baked oats without banana).
Ingredients and Substitutions
If you have a well-stocked gluten-free pantry, you’ll already have all the ingredients you need for this dairy-free protein oatmeal (as well as these chocolate protein baked oats!).
- Rolled Oats: Regular, rolled oats are best as quick oats will become too mushy. 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. Learn what is collagen and know that it is one of the good parts of bone broth without making anything taste like, well, broth!
- Yogurt: You'll notice the ingredient image above uses dairy-free yogurt, but the recipe card doesn't. I revamped the recipe to 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.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Fruit: You can use a variety of fresh or dried fruit for the recipe, just like with this high protein apple baked oatmeal.
Toppings: To make the baked oats more indulgent, drizzle coconut milk caramel sauce over top of them once they're done cooking.
Crunch: For more texture and a dose of healthy fats, add ¼ cup of chopped pecans to the mix.
How To Make High-Protein Baked Oatmeal
Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients into a blender.
Step 2: Add the wet ingredients and process.
Step 3: Portion into ramekins or molds.
Step 4: Top with fruit and bake in the oven.
Expert Tips To Make It
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.
Both a silicone loaf pan and ramekins work for this recipe. Know that the silicone molds you chose might alter baking times. I use these individual silicone molds so that each kid gets their own!
Storing and Meal Prepping
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, then portion the mixture into ramekins or molds and cover them 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. I do this while we're doing a workout.
To store any leftovers, let them cool fully and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the microwave or the oven (on a low temp) and add a splash of non-dairy milk to the oats before you do. This way, they soften up a bit.
High-Protein Baked Oatmeal FAQs
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!
Some protein powders, like whey or a few beef protein powders, may be able to be substituted for collagen powder. However, protein powder absorbs liquid differently than collagen powder (especially vegan protein powder), so the texture will change quite a bit.
If you have leftover baked protein oatmeal, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 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!
Other Dairy-Free Breakfast Recipes You’ll Love
If you tried this High-Protein Baked Oatmeal Recipe or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it goes!
High-Protein Baked Oatmeal With Collagen
Video
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!
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Nutrition
Elaine says
I'm always on the lookout to add more collagen to my diet, so this baked oatmeal recipe is definitely a keeper!
fitasamamabear says
So happy to hear that! it's a staple in our house.
Marie says
Super hearty breakfast! I particularly enjoy how customizable it is.
fitasamamabear says
It works for everyone!
ChihYu says
Love how hearty this breakfast is! Full of energy for the day! And fun to make too!
fitasamamabear says
They are kind fo fun, I like that everyone can put their own toppings on!
Don says
I was a little nervous to add the collagen to my oats but it turned out great!
fitasamamabear says
Collagen is my "I put that sh*t in everything" haha
nancy says
i'm loving this Berry Baked Protein Oatmeal breakfast. i love a warm breakfast to wake up to
fitasamamabear says
Yay!
Lynn Polito says
This was delicious! I'll be making it a lot! My kids ate it all up!
fitasamamabear says
Haha double win when kids like it!
Mandy Applegate says
Oh my goodness, one taste of these protein baked oatmeals and I was hooked! So delicious!
fitasamamabear says
Hehe that's what I was aiming for! Win
Shilpa says
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 says
A lot of people aren't apparently! Glad I could give a new options!
Megan says
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 says
Ohh mega win! Glad I could give you a few new options!
Janessa says
This is the perfect breakfast for a busy day! Filling and delicious.
fitasamamabear says
So happy everyone loved it!
Jennifer says
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 says
Yes! it's a morning lifesaver.
Vanessa says
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.
Katie says
Such a delicious breakfast! I love that I can make this recipe quickly, and that it's filled with protein!
Glenda says
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 says
Omg cherries would be DEVINE
Lisa says
This is a delicious, hearty breakfast. I appreciate the protein content, it kept me filled up until lunch! Thanks for the great recipe.
fitasamamabear says
Mega win, glad you liked it
Natalie says
What a great kid-friendly recipe with proteins my daughter needs, thanks!
fitasamamabear says
Glad I could help! My kiddos love it too