High Protein Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal

This baked peanut butter oatmeal recipe elevates the classic flavor combination of oatmeal and peanut butter to a whole new level! Not only is it the perfect comfort food breakfast for a chilly morning, but it also makes for an easy and delicious high protein meal prep option for the week. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes in the oven, this oatmeal recipe is incredibly quick and hassle-free. Whether you're looking for a satisfying start to your day or a make-ahead meal, this peanut butter baked oatmeal is sure to impress! Ingredients for this Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal Recipe 1. 2 Cup Rolled oats (Look for certified Gluten free on the label IF you have Celiac or a Gluten sensitivity) 2. 1/2 tsp Baking powder 3. 1/2 tsp Salt 4. 1 tsp Ground cinnamon 5. 1 TBSP Ground flax meal 6. 1 1/2 TBSP Maple syrup 7. 1/2 Cup Peanut butter, creamy 8. 1 Egg 9. 1 1/2 C Skim Milk 10. 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract How to Make Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 and spray a square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray Step 2: Mix the first 5, dry ingredients, in 1 large mixing bowl. Step 3: Whisk the second 5, wet ingredients, into a smaller bowl. Step 4: Pour wet ingredients into the large mixing bowl with dry ingredients, stir well (it will be runny) Step 5: Pour everything into the prepared baking dish Step 6: Bake oatmeal in oven for 30 minutes or the edges are golden brown. Sometimes it cracks, when you bake that's ok Step 7: Melt 2 tsp of peanut butter in microwave, ~30-45 seconds and the drizzle on top when it comes out of the oven Step 7: Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Nutrition Facts: This recipe makes 4 Servings- each serving provides: Calories: 423 Total Fat: 21 g Saturated Fat: 3.5 g Carb: 43 g Fiber: 8 g Sugar: 9 g Protein: 18 g Sodium: 475 mg How to Serve Baked Oatmeal with Peanut Butter This oatmeal bake may be served warm or cold, whatever your preference is. While the basic recipe is absolutely delicious on its own, you can add extra protein, sweetness or crunch with the variations listed below. Extra protein: Looking for a high protein peanut butter baked oats? That’s easy, when ready to eat, top each serving with ½ C of non-fat Vanilla Greek yogurt to add extra 10 g of Protein. That brings the recipe to 28 g of protein per serving. Variations of Peanut Butter Baked Oats This recipe is extremely satisfying but you can certainly kick things up a notch or change based on your flavor preference or allergy needs. Here are some ideas for variations and peanut butter baked oatmeal substitutions. Chocolate lovers: Chocolate peanut butter is an amazing flavor combination. Add ¼ Cup chocolate chips- dark or milk on top before baking Peanut allergy: No problem, use almond butter or cashew butter instead of peanut butter in this oatmeal bake. Looking for crunch: Add chopped nut pieces to the top before baking for an extra crunch Dairy free baked oatmeal: Use unsweetened oat or almond milk to make this a dairy free oatmeal bake. How to Store and Reheat Cool completely and then store this oatmeal bake in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Reheat this oatmeal bake in the microwave for ~1-2 minutes. Subscribe to our channel for more dietitian approved recipes from Rachel Roberts, Dietitian and personal trainer from ‪@wellnessresolutions‬ and https://www.wellnessresolutions.com #easyrecipe #breakfast #oatmeal #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #simplerecipes #quickrecipe #easymeals #healthyrecipe #mealprep