Warm Apple Cinnamon Baked Oats
A comforting, gut-friendly breakfast featuring warm cinnamon-spiced apples and toasted walnuts. Packed with protein and soluble fiber to start your day with stable energy.
The perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Appetite changes
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Low energy
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Fatigue
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Batch Prep: You can easily multiply the recipe and bake it in a larger 8x8 inch dish, slicing it into squares for 3 to 4 days of quick, gut-friendly breakfasts.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a small, oven-safe ramekin or bak…
- 2Prep medium apple (diced)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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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 grease a small, oven-safe ramekin or baking dish with a touch of butter or olive oil.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, vanilla whey protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
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Stir in the water until a wet…
Stir in the water until a wet batter forms, then fold in the diced apple and chopped walnuts.
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Pour the mixture into your prepared ramekin…
Pour the mixture into your prepared ramekin and smooth the top.
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Bake for 22 to 25 minutes
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set. Let it cool for 5 minutes before eating, as the apples will be quite hot.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Batch Prep
Batch Prep: You can easily multiply the recipe and bake it in a larger 8x8 inch dish, slicing it into squares for 3 to 4 days of quick, gut-friendly breakfasts.
Texture Check
Texture Check: Whey protein bakes up beautifully but can dry out if left in the oven too long. Pull it out when the edges pull away slightly but the center is still soft.
Sensitive Digestion
Sensitive Digestion: Leaving the apple skin on provides great insoluble fiber, but feel free to peel the apple if your digestion is feeling particularly sensitive today.
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