High-Protein Apple Cinnamon Baked Oats
A warm, comforting batch-baked oat dish spiced with sweet cinnamon and tender apple slices. Packed with over 28 grams of protein per serving for steady morning energy.
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Lindsay + Lila
Lindsay created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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
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
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
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat individual portions in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and light grease an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) bakin…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and light grease an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) baking dish with oil spray or parchment paper.
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Combine the rolled oats
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whey protein powder, chia seeds, and ground cinnamon.
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Add the cottage cheese
Add the cottage cheese, eggs, and almond milk to a blender and process for 20 seconds until completely smooth and liquid.
Look for: completely smooth and liquid
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Pour the wet blender mixture into the…
Pour the wet blender mixture into the dry oat mixture and stir until fully combined with no dry protein powder visible.
Look for: fully combined with no dry protein powder visible
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Core and chop the apple into bite-sized…
Core and chop the apple into bite-sized 0.5-inch (1.2cm) cubes, then gently fold three-quarters of the apples into the batter.
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Pour the batter evenly into the prepared…
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and scatter the remaining chopped apples across the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to…
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Look for: the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean
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Allow to cool for 10 minutes in…
Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the dish before slicing into 4 equal portions and serving warm.
Allow: 10 minutes
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