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A high protein baked oatmeal recipe loaded with Greek yogurt, chia seeds, eggs, and walnuts, perfect for make-ahead breakfasts that keep you full until lunch. Customizable and freezer-friendly, it’s great for busy families and adaptable to various dietary needs.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (or swap hemp seeds or sliced almonds)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite milk)
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup frozen wild blueberries or any fruit you prefer
  • 1 banana, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, walnuts, ground cinnamon, and baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  6. Scatter frozen blueberries or other chosen fruit across the top, or fold fruit into the batter if preferred.
  7. Bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set (a toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean).

Notes

For toddlers, omit nuts due to choking risk., Can swap nuts/seeds (e.g., pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, sliced almonds)., Can substitute fruits: fresh, frozen, or dried (e.g., strawberry-banana, apple-pecan)., To make dairy-free, use unsweetened dairy-free yogurt alternatives (coconut, soy, almond)., For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free rolled oats., Can use quick oats but texture will be softer; watch baking time closely., Egg substitutes like flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg) can be used but will affect texture and protein., Reduce sweetness by cutting maple syrup or relying on ripe fruit; adjust liquid accordingly., Store cooled baked oatmeal airtight in fridge up to 4–5 days or freeze in portions up to 2 months., Reheat options: microwave (with splash of milk), oven/toaster oven covered with foil, skillet, or reheat from frozen after thawing or direct microwave.

Nutrition

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