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High-Protein Baked Banana Oatmeal (with Protein Frosting)

🔹 Quick Snapshot:

  • Servings: 6–8
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Bake Time: 35–40 mins
  • Protein: ~15g per slice (with frosting)
  • Perfect For: Breakfast, meal prep, post-workout snack

🧾 Ingredients:

For the Baked Oatmeal Base:

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 25g)
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: Chopped pecans or walnuts for topping

For the Protein Frosting (Optional but 🤤):

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 scoop vanilla or banana protein powder
  • 1–2 tbsp almond milk (to thin it)
  • Sweetener to taste (stevia, maple, etc.)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then whisk in eggs, yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  3. Add oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
  4. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish. Top with chopped pecans if using.
  5. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until center is set and top is golden.
  6. While it bakes, mix all protein frosting ingredients until smooth.
  7. Let oatmeal cool slightly. Spread the frosting on top (or drizzle just before serving).

🔁 Variations:

  • Use chocolate protein for a dessert twist
  • Add in blueberries or chopped apples
  • Sub pumpkin for banana in fall
  • Make it egg-free with flax eggs or applesauce

🧊 Storage:

  • Fridge: 5 days in airtight container
  • Freezer: Slice and freeze for 2 months
  • Reheat: Microwave for 30–60 seconds