Banana Bread Protein Baked Oats
A comforting, warm baked oatmeal that tastes just like banana bread. Packed with protein and omega-3s to keep your blood sugar steady and support a restful night.
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
Setup
Get set up
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Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly coat a small oven-safe ramekin or dish w…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly…
Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly coat a small oven-safe ramekin or dish with a drop of oil or cooking spray.
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Mash the banana until completely smooth
In a mixing bowl, mash the banana until completely smooth.
Look for: completely smooth
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Add the rolled oats
Add the rolled oats, vanilla whey protein powder, almond milk, and chia seeds to the bowl. Stir in the salt and cinnamon. If you like a fluffier texture, stir in the baking powder.
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Pour the mixture into your prepared ramekin…
Pour the mixture into your prepared ramekin and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
Look for: the center is set and the top is lightly golden
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Remove from the oven and let it…
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes before eating, as the center will be quite hot.
Allow: 2 to 3 minutes
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