Berry & Oats Breakfast Bake
When I get up early… anywhere from 4:30 – 6:30 am, I tend to think about food and what I can make for my son and husband for breakfast. Baked oatmeal, or as we like to call it the berry & oats breakfast bake is one of the simple winners – it’s yummy and includes berries, oats, protein/collagen powder, and almond butter.
I have researched and tried a number of recipes, but they all contain quite a bit of sugar and don’t quite provide that sensation of satisfaction that lasts since they tends to be mostly carbs. Our version of the recipe combines almond butter and protein/collagen powder within the berry & oat bake to provide that extra umph and sensation of heartiness. It’s perfect for a cold fall or winter morning!
Tips & Tricks:
- Tips & Tricks:
- Use a greased 8×8 glass baking pan.
- Frozen berries are recommended to reduce the amount of extra liquid while baking.
- Unflavored protein/collagen powder without extra sugar added is preferred.
- We tend to use either Vital Proteins unflavored or Ascent 100% Whey (my husbands prefers this particular protein powder)
- If you use a protein powder that has added sugar, either cut the brown sugar in half or don’t add it at all to the oat fulling.
- Use a sheet pan under the baking dish.
- Serve with maple yogurt or whatever yogurt you love!
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Cover with foil to reheat the berry & oat breakfast bake, I’ve found it tends to dry out without the covering when reheating.
Equipment:
- Multiple mixing bowls
- 8×8 baking dish
- Large spoons
- Baking sheet
Berry & Oats Breakfast Bake
Ingredients
Oat Mixture
- 1 1/3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 tbsp Vital Proteins Collagen Powder or preferred unflavored protein powder Unflavored
- 3 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 2/3 cups whole milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds or pecans chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup mixed berries frozen
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F and grease the 8x8 baking dish.
- Ina bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, protein powder, almond butter, ground cinnamon, and salt.- If you are using a protein powder that has added sugar, either reduce the amount or forgo the addition of the brown sugar.
- In a large measuring cup, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the oat mixture and milk mixture into a bowl and then pour into the baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine ingredients for the topping: nuts (almonds or pecans), oats, brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, salt, and berries.
- Add the melted butter and mix until you get little chunks.
- Layer on top of the oat mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes and the top is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve with a dollop your favorite yogurt!
- Cover with plastic wrap or plastic bag and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
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