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Slice of pear cardamom baked oat bar on a plate topped with diced pears and yogurt, with fresh pears in the background.

Pear Cardamom Baked Oat Bars

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These Pear Cardamom Baked Oat Bars are warm, lightly spiced, and naturally sweet from juicy pears. Baked in a tray and cut into six bars, they’re perfect for meal prep with over 32 grams of protein in each serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings : 6 servings

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
  • 3 large ripe pears, diced (Bosc or Anjou pears work especially well)
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 scoops vanilla whey protein, or plant-based protein powder of choice
  • ¾ cup plant-based milk
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cardamom
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
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Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups Greek yogurt, 6 large eggs, 3 scoops vanilla protein powder, ¾ cup plant-based milk, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon ground cardamom, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
    Mixing bowl with eggs, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and cardamom before whisking for baked oats.
  3. Stir in 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats and 3 teaspoons baking powder until the oats are evenly coated.
    Rolled oats added into the wet batter mixture in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Fold in the 3 diced pears gently so they’re evenly distributed.
    Diced fresh pears folded into oat batter in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle a couple of extra rolled oats over the top. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
    Unbaked pear cardamom oat mixture spread in a tray and sprinkled with oats before baking.
  6. Allow to cool completely before slicing into 6 bars. Delicious on it's own or topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt and some fresh pear pieces.
    Close-up of a single pear cardamom baked oat bar slice on a spatula, showing golden oat topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 32gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 349mgPotassium: 567mgFiber: 8gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 457IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 356mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Once cooled, slice into bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, wrap the bars individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently before serving.