high protein pumpkin baked oatmeal
This high-protein pumpkin baked oatmeal is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option, packed with flavor and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (quick or old-fashioned work)
- 1 cup egg whites
- 1/4 cup chia seeds (or flaxseeds)
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds (hulled hemp hearts)
- 1.5 cups pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 cup milk (any kind)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups greek yogurt (plain, non-fat, for mixing into the oats)
- 1.5 cups greek yogurt (plain, non-fat, for topping slices when eating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Mix together all ingredients except chocolate chips in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and gently press them into the mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until all the liquid has absorbed.
- Let it cool, then cut into 6 large slices and enjoy with Greek yogurt.
Notes
For added sweetness, drizzle with maple syrup before serving.