High-Protein Chocolate Baked Oats
It’s easy to see why baked oats are always trending — you can’t beat an indulgent breakfast. And don’t be intimidated by how damn good it looks... I promise this protein-packed recipe is a great fit for your training plan.
Made in a matter of minutes, these chocolate-hazelnut baked oats are the perfect way to warm up on a frosty winter morning. I honestly can’t wait for you to dig into this.
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- Batch cooking
- Can you eat baked oats cold?
- How to package safely
- How to reheat safely
- Types of oats
- Variations and add-ins
- Make it vegan
- Equipment needed
- Chocolate baked oats recipe
- More healthy chocolate recipes
- More baked oats recipes
Batch cooking
Baked oats were made for batch cooking. The perfect breakfast meal prep, these oats will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days and can even be frozen for up to three months.
To refrigerate or freeze, allow the oats to come down to room temperature, store in an airtight container and heat up in the microwave when you’re ready to eat.
Can you eat baked oats cold?
Yep. If you prefer a cold breakfast, just eat your baked oats straight out of the fridge.
How to package safely
Store your baked oats in an airtight container.
How to reheat safely
To reheat your baked oats, pop them in the microwave until piping hot in the middle.
Types of oats
Whole groats
These are the oat grains in the rawest state. Perfect if you like chewy, nutty oats but not great if you’re in a hurry — they take considerably longer to cook as they’ve gone through very little processing.
Rolled oats
Rolled oats are steamed groats which are them flattened. You've probably come across these the most in your breakfast history. Super quick and easy to make, with that creamy flavour.
Steel-cut oats
Steel-cut oats, also known as Irish Oats, are sliced with a steel blade (hence the name) into smaller bits. They cook a little faster than groats as they’re somewhat processed and tend to be chewier than your typical rolled oat.
Instant oats
Good old instant oats. Ready in minutes, you’ll usually find these in a microwaveable packet, usually pre-cooked and seasoned with various flavours. Perfect for when you’re in a hurry.
Variations and add-ins
Chocolate chips and peanut butter not your thing? There are loads of other ways to jazz up these baked oats.
- Fruit — whether it’s frozen or fresh, top with your favourite fruit to add some freshness.
Nut butters — if you don’t fancy peanut butter, try almond or cashew. - Nuts — Brazil nuts, peanuts, almonds, walnuts... the choice is endless really. Add some crunch, fibre and healthy fats.
- Coconut flakes — to create a breakfast akin to a chocolate bar that rhymes with county... top these chocolatey oats with coconut flakes.
Make it vegan
While this recipe uses cow’s milk and Impact Whey Protein, it can easily be made vegan. Simply swap out your milk for a dairy-free alternative — I recommend oat milk for maximum creaminess and use Vegan Blend Protein for 21g of plant-powered protein.
Equipment needed
- Large baking dish or ramekins
- Mixing spoon
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring jug
Chocolate baked oats recipe
Servings: 2 people
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Ingredients
- 100 g oats
- 1 scoop Impact Whey Protein (Chocolate Brownie)
- 0.125 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 150 ml milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 heaped tsp Protein Spread (Chocolate Hazlenut)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C/ 360°F.
In a bowl, mix together the oats, whey protein, salt and baking powder.
Add the milk and maple syrup and mix until fully combined.
Split mixture between two small oven-proof bowls or baking dishes and then add a teaspoon of Protein Spread to centre of each dish. Cover with a little oatmeal mixture and bake for 12 minutes.
Once baked, top with a drizzle of melted peanut butter and a sprinkle of choc chips. Dig in!
| calories | 378 |
| totalFat | 11 |
| totalCarbohydrates | 46 |
| protein | 21 |
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