Enjoy the taste of fall with this pumpkin protein baked oatmeal. Tastes like a delicious pumpkin muffin and has a boost of protein to help you meet your daily protein intake.
Why You’ll Love Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin. What could taste more like fall? I have a sweet tooth and love a delicious muffin or pumpkin bread with breakfast. This pumpkin protein baked oatmeal hits the spot and I always look forward to eating it!
Oatmeal has been a staple breakfast for athletes. Oats contain carbohydrates and fiber. The carbohydrates provide energy and the fiber keeps you feeling full longer. Athletes need energy to power through their workouts and perform at their best.
Make a Protein-Packed Breakfast
Each serving of Pumpkin Protein Baked Oatmeal provides 280 calories, 16 grams protein, 39 grams carbs, 5 grams fiber, and 7 grams fat. I love to pair it with Greek yogurt to get over 30 grams of protein for breakfast.
Protein Baked Oatmeal is Great for Meal Prep
Protein baked oatmeal is perfect for meal prep. You make it once and you have it ready for the week. It freezes well too. Store in an airtight container. Move the container from the freezer to the refrigerator the night before you want to eat it. Warm it up for at least 30 seconds before eating. Perfect for busy mornings when you need a quick breakfast.
Ingredients:
- Milk: I used 1%. Any milk can be used.
- Eggs: helps all the ingredients come together.
- Pumpkin: makes it taste like fall and rich in several nutrients, including vitamins A, B1, B6, C, copper, folate, fiber, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
- Honey: adds sweetness.
- Vanilla extract: enhances the flavor.
- Oats: provides fiber to keep you energized and feel full.
- Protein powder: I used a vanilla whey protein with 24 grams per scoop. Chocolate could be delicious too!
- Baking powder: ensures the oatmeal rises like a cake.
- Cinnamon & nutmeg: gives it the fall flavors. You can also use pumpkin spice seasoning.
- Mini chocolate chips: Adds chocolatey goodness and sweetness!
How to Make Pumpkin Protein Baked Oatmeal
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, pumpkin, honey and vanilla. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the liquid mixture from the medium bowl into the large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out mostly clean. Allow to cool before cutting.
Tips
- Warm up for about 30 seconds in the microwave before enjoying.
- Pair with Greek yogurt to get in more protein. Mix cinnamon with plain Greek yogurt for a delightful high protein breakfast.
- Freezes well. Store in an airtight container. Always refer to the USDA website for proper storage of leftovers. Move from freezer to refrigerator the night before you want to eat it. Warm up in microwave for at least 30 seconds before eating.
More Breakfast and Snack Ideas:
- Easy Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes
- High Protein Banana Bread Mug Cake
- Protein Packed Egg White Oatmeal
- Chocolate Banana Oat Muffins
- Walnut Date Bites
- Seed Cycling Bites
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Pumpkin Protein Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 15 oz canned pure pumpkin
- 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups oats
- 2 scoops protein powder 61 grams, vanilla recommended
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, pumpkin, honey, and vanilla. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the liquid mixture from the medium bowl into the large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out mostly clean. Allow to cool before cutting.
Notes
- Warm up for about 30 seconds in the microwave before enjoying
- Pair with Greek yogurt to get in more protein. Mix cinnamon with plain Greek yogurt for a delightful high protein breakfast.
- Freezes well. Store in an airtight container.
