high protein pumpkin baked oatmeal
All made in the same dish it's baked in, this high-protein pumpkin baked oatmeal is packed with 25 grams of protein. It's also rich in fiber and always a hit with the family. Enjoy some for Sunday breakfast and have plenty left over for meal prep throughout the week.
Servings: 6
Calories: 326kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats quick or old-fashioned work
- 1 cup egg whites
- ¼ cup chia seeds or flaxseeds
- ¼ cup hemp seeds hulled hemp hearts
- 1.5 cups pure pumpkin puree not pie filling
- 1 cup milk any kind
- ¼ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup chocolate chips optional to add nuts for crunch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups Greek yogurt plain, non-fat, for mixing into the oats
Topping
- 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.
- In the baking dish, mix together the 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup egg whites, 1.5 cups Greek yogurt, ¼ cup chia seeds, ¼ cup hemp seeds, 1.5 cups pure pumpkin puree, 1 cup milk, ¼ cup coconut sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt. Once combined, sprinkle the ¼ cup chocolate chips on top and gently press them into the mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until all the liquid has absorbed. Check it at 25 minutes to see how it's doing. Overbaking the oats can result in ones that are dry and tough.
- Let it cool, then cut into 6 large slices (I know, big beautiful servings). Enjoy with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.
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Notes
Storage: These oats keep great! Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave.
Can I make this vegan?
You can use one flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoon water per egg) for every ¼ cup of egg whites or a chia egg in place of the egg whites, and ensure you're using plant-based milk.
If you find your mixture seems too liquidy (can happen if your yogurt is thick Greek yogurt), add ¼ c more oats.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 9894IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 376mg | Iron: 4mg