High Protein Chocolate Berry Baked Oatmeal
A warm, comforting batch-prep baked oatmeal made with oats, chocolate protein powder, Greek yogurt, and berries. Easy to slice and reheat all week for a satisfying morning meal.
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Mendy + Lila
Mendy 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.
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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
Steadier 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
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
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To freeze, wrap individual slices tightly in parchment paper and place in a zip-top freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before microwaving.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and light grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baki…
- 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 (20x20 cm) baking dish.
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Whisk together the plain Greek yogurt
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, eggs, mashed banana, and unsweetened almond milk until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Add the rolled oats
Add the rolled oats, chocolate protein powder, chia seed, ground flaxseed, baking powder, and ground cinnamon to the bowl. Stir with a spatula until fully combined with no dry protein powder pockets remaining.
Look for: fully combined with no dry protein powder pockets remaining
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Gently fold in the fresh blueberries using…
Gently fold in the fresh blueberries using a rubber spatula to avoid breaking the berries.
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Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared…
Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer with your spatula.
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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 to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Look for: the center is set to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean
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Remove the dish from the oven and…
Remove the dish from the oven and set it on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into 4 equal portions.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Serve warm
Serve warm. Store leftover individual portions in sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, reheating in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds before eating.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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