High-Protein Banana Baked Oatmeal

Warm, filling, and perfect for meal-prep breakfasts

This High-Protein Banana Baked Oatmeal is naturally sweet, hearty, and keeps you full for hours. It’s easy to prep, bakes in one dish, and reheats beautifully all week.

 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
• ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain, high-protein)
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional but recommended)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt

Optional Mix-Ins (choose what you like)

• Dark chocolate chips
• Blueberries or sliced strawberries
• Raisins or dates
• Seeds (chia, flax, pumpkin)

 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas and eggs until smooth.
3. Stir in milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and protein powder (if using).
4. Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
5. Fold in any optional add-ins.
6. Pour mixture into baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Bake 30–35 minutes, until set in the center and lightly golden.
8. Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.

 Serving Ideas

• Drizzle with honey or maple syrup
• Top with fresh fruit
• Add a spoon of peanut butter or yogurt for extra protein

 Nut Information

• Nut-free by default if no nut toppings or nut-based milk are used.
• If using almond milk, peanut butter, or nuts, the recipe will contain tree nuts/peanuts.
• For nut-free households, use oat milk, dairy milk, or soy milk, and avoid nut toppings.

 Q & A

Q: How much protein does this have?
With Greek yogurt + protein powder, about 12–18g protein per serving (varies by brand).

Q: Can I make this without protein powder?
Yes. It will still be nutritious—just slightly lower in protein.

Q: Is this good for meal prep?
Absolutely. Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze slices up to 2 months.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes—use non-dairy milk and plant-based yogurt.

Q: Can I blend it for a smoother texture?
Yes. Blend all ingredients before baking for a cake-like oatmeal.

Q: Is this suitable for kids?
Yes! Naturally sweet and filling—great for school mornings.

 Tip

For extra banana flavor, slice one banana on top before baking—it caramelizes beautifully.

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Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.

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