Description
A wholesome and protein-packed Banana Bread Baked Oats recipe that combines oat flour, bananas, and whey protein for a delicious, healthy breakfast or snack. These baked oats are flavored with warm spices, swirled with creamy peanut butter, and served with yogurt and berries for a perfect balanced meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 240g oat flour
- 60g vanilla whey protein
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp mixed spice
Wet Ingredients
- 2 bananas, mashed
- 250ml milk
- 1 egg, beaten
Additional Ingredients
- Flavourless oil, for greasing the dish
- 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- Yogurt, to serve
- Berries, to serve
- Extra peanut butter, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or gas mark 4 to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the oats.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, vanilla whey protein, baking powder, cinnamon, and mixed spice. Stir thoroughly to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the mashed bananas, milk, and beaten egg into the dry mixture. Stir until you achieve a thick cake batter consistency without lumps.
- Prepare baking dish: Lightly oil a small baking dish or divide the mixture into four individual ramekins, ensuring they are well greased to prevent sticking.
- Add peanut butter swirl: Spoon the batter into the prepared dish or ramekins. Swirl the 2 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter through the batter using a knife or skewer for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the dish or ramekins in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the baked oats have risen, are golden brown on top, and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm topped with yogurt, fresh berries, and an extra drizzle of peanut butter for added flavor and creaminess.
Notes
- You can substitute the whey protein with a plant-based protein powder to make it dairy-free.
- Feel free to use any milk of your choice (dairy or plant-based) based on dietary preferences.
- Adjust baking time if using ramekins as smaller portions may bake faster.
- The peanut butter swirl adds richness but can be omitted if nut allergies are a concern.
- These baked oats can be stored in the refrigerator and gently reheated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Keywords: banana bread baked oats, healthy breakfast, baked oats, protein oats, peanut butter baked oats, oatmeal recipe, easy breakfast
