About the Recipe
This easy make ahead recipe will quickly become a meal prep favorite! Packed with protein from Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and eggs - you're sure to stay satisfied all morning. Add in some fresh blueberries for a tart kick, and top with some melted natural nut better, YES PLEASE!
Sadie Peacock | August 5, 2024
Let's get real. Oatmeal, you either love it or hate it..
As for me, I grew up thinking that oatmeal was nothing but a hot mushy mess. Little did I know that couldn't be any further from the truth! Oatmeal is incredibly versatile and when done right, can be immensely flavorful (without all of the added junk from the instant packets).
Now, I'm going to say something controversial here....I don't like overnight oats. I know! I tried countless recipes, and I just couldn't do it. It was a texture thing. So, I embarked on a journey to find the perfect baked oatmeal recipe that I could meal prep on the weekend, and enjoy for breakfast all week long. And I have to say.....I found it!
This recipe has countless variations (see notes below) so that you can mix it up week after week while still getting a balanced breakfast. It is loaded with protein from chia seeds, Greek yogurt, eggs, and collagen powder (optional), which keep you comfortably full and energized until lunch. And quite honestly, it is just delicious!
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
2 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup pecans (or any other nut)
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 cups almond milk (or any other milk preferred)
3/4 cup Greek yogurt (use dairy-free for a fully dairy-free recipe)
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 - 1 scoop collagen powder (Optional, but adds additional protein. I used Truvani Marine Collagen)
Optional Topping: 1 tbsp melted natural peanut butter (or other nut butter)
Steps
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375F
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl (oats through sugar + collagen powder (if using))
Whisk milk, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla in a separate bowl
Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until just mixed. Do not over stir!
Pour the mixture into a 8x11 pan
Scatter blueberries on top. For extra blueberry flavor, stir some blueberries into the batter before pouring in the pan, and then add additional blueberries on top.
Bake fo 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and oatmeal is set.
Optional Toppings
Melt 1 tbsp natural peanut butter and drizzle on top of your individual serving
Additional Variations
While the combinations are endless, here are a few variations that we've tried (or plan to try) that are equally as delicious!
Strawberries & dairy-free chocolate chips
Peaches with a drizzle of honey on top
Replace collagen powder with PB2 & sprinkle in dairy-free chocolate chips
Strawberry and banana
Apple and apple pie spice (hello Fall!)
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 184 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Fiber: 4g
(Nutrition facts are based off recipe as written, including optional ingredients)
Meet Sadie
Welcome to Happy. Nourished. Well!
I'm Sadie, the mastermind behind all the delicious and nourishing recipes you'll find here.
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Growing up in Central Texas and being someone who did not particularly enjoy eating meat, I was quickly labeled a "picky eater" as a child. But that couldn't be any further from the truth!
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After experimenting with food, I discovered my love for fresh ingredients, and now I can't get enough! The farmers market is my happy place, and if I have any spare time during the week, you can almost always find me in the kitchen trying out a new recipe.
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Trust me, there's nothing better than the flavors, textures, and colors of freshly made food. So, let's have some fun and try out a recipe or two!
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