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Banana bread baked oat squares stacked on a plate with maple syrup, yogurt, and walnuts

High-Protein Banana Bread Baked Oats

5 from 1 vote
This Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal tastes like a fresh loaf of banana bread, upgraded for breakfast with 25 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, and way less sugar. Prep it once, slice it into squares, and enjoy all week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings : 6 squares

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, (optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon, (optional)
  • 1 cup egg whites
  • ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk, or milk of choice
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract, or vanilla bean paste
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 ripe banana, halved lengthwise, for topping
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter, warmed, for drizzling
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts, for topping
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Instructions
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas. Then add 1 cup egg whites, ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk, ½ cup peanut butter, ⅓ cup maple syrup, and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
    Mashed bananas whisked with peanut butter and egg whites in a mixing bowl
  3. Add 2 cups rolled oats, 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, ¼ cup chopped walnuts, ½ tsp salt, 1½ tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp cinnamon (if using). Stir until fully combined.
    Banana bread baked oats batter mixed in a bowl with a spatula
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Drizzle with 1 tbsp peanut butter and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped walnuts. Place 1 ripe banana, halved lengthwise, cut-side up on top of the batter.
    Unbaked banana bread oatmeal in a dish topped with banana halves and peanut butter drizzle
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
    Freshly baked banana bread oatmeal in a baking dish with caramelized banana halves on top
  6. Let cool for at least 15 to 20 minutes before slicing into 6 squares. Serve warm with a dollop of greek yogurt and maple syrup.
    Slice of banana bread baked oats lifted from the baking dish with bananas in the background

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 25gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 510mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 6gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 117IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 2mg