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High Protein Banana Bread Baked Oats - A Cozy, Satisfying Breakfast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large ripe banana (the spottier, the better; about 120 g peeled)
  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned; use certified gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 25–30 g; whey or plant-based)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 0%; dairy-free yogurt works too)
  • 1 large egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan: 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water)
  • 1/3 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk)
  • 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste and protein sweetness)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp fine salt
  • Optional add-ins: 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans, 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips, 1 tbsp ground flax or chia, a pinch of nutmeg
  • Optional topping: Sliced banana, extra nuts, or a sprinkle of oats
  • Nonstick spray or a little oil for the pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch pan, small loaf pan, or 2–3 oven-safe ramekins.
  2. Blend the base: In a blender or food processor, add banana, oats, protein powder, Greek yogurt, egg, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until mostly smooth. A few oat flecks are fine.
  3. Taste and adjust: Check sweetness. If your protein powder is unsweetened, add another teaspoon of syrup. If it’s very sweet, you may not need the full amount.
  4. Fold in extras: Stir in nuts, chocolate chips, or seeds if using. Don’t blend these.
  5. Pour and top: Pour into your prepared pan or ramekins. Add sliced banana or a sprinkle of oats on top for a banana-bread look.
  6. Bake: For an 8x8 pan, bake 22–28 minutes. For a small loaf pan, 28–35 minutes. For ramekins, 18–24 minutes. It’s done when the center is set, springs back lightly, and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Rest and serve: Cool 5–10 minutes to set. Enjoy warm as is, or top with a spoonful of yogurt, nut butter, or a drizzle of maple.