Protein Pancake Oats (Print Version)

A nourishing baked oat dish blending protein and wholesome ingredients for a satisfying start.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - Pinch of salt
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 3/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
07 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
08 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Protein

10 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder

→ Optional Add-ins

11 - 1/2 cup blueberries, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
02 - Blend rolled oats into a fine flour. Add baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; pulse to combine.
03 - Add eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and protein powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour batter into prepared dish. Gently fold in optional add-ins if using.
05 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until center is set and top lightly golden.
06 - Allow to cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm with desired toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and cake-like, but delivers 22g of protein per serving without tasting like you're forcing nutrition down your throat.
  • You literally just blend everything and pour it into a pan—no whisking, no fussy technique, just the blender doing all the work.
  • It bakes while you shower and get ready, which means you're actually eating hot breakfast instead of cold cereal.
02 -
  • If you blend the oats on high for too long, they release oil and turn into a paste instead of flour, which makes the whole thing dense and heavy—blend until grainy, not powdery.
  • Don't skip the resting time after baking, even though it's tempting to dig in immediately; those 5 minutes let the structure set enough that you can slice it without it falling apart into scrambled eggs.
03 -
  • If the center looks slightly underdone when you remove it from the oven, don't panic—it continues to set as it cools, and pulling it out a tiny bit early keeps it from getting rubbery.
  • Warming a slice in the toaster oven for 3 minutes before eating makes it taste fresher and fluffier than eating it cold from the fridge.
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