Mixed Berry Baked Protein Oats
A warm, comforting baked oat dish packed with vanilla whey protein and sweet mixed berries. It is an easy, nutrient-dense breakfast that tastes like a wholesome berry crisp.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
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Low energy
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Digestive comfort
Let tolerance guide the portion
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Fatigue
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Notice energy alongside sleep, meals and symptoms across several days. Ongoing fatigue deserves a clinical conversation.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · 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 or toaster oven to 375°F.
- 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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Next: Preheat your oven or toaster oven to…
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Preheat your oven or toaster oven to…
Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a small oven-safe ramekin or baking dish with a tiny dab of butter or coconut oil.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, vanilla whey protein powder, a pinch of salt, a dash of cinnamon, and baking powder.
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Stir in 1/2 cup of water until…
Stir in 1/2 cup of water until you form a thick batter. If your specific protein powder absorbs a lot of liquid, add another splash of water until it resembles muffin batter.
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Gently fold in half of the mixed…
Gently fold in half of the mixed berries.
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Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin
Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin. Top evenly with the remaining berries and sliced almonds.
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Bake for 20 minutes
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center feels set. Let it cool for a few minutes before eating.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If you are short on time…
If you are short on time in the morning, mix the dry ingredients in your ramekin the night before so all you have to do is add water and berries.
Frozen berries work perfectly here
Frozen berries work perfectly here. There is no need to thaw them before baking; just fold them right in.
Whey protein bakes beautifully
Whey protein bakes beautifully, but plant-based powders often need more liquid. If you ever swap the whey, be prepared to add a bit more water.
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