Warm Spiced Apple Protein Baked Oats
Hearty rolled oats baked with fresh apples, warm fall spices, and protein-dense cottage cheese and egg. A cozy Wisconsin-autumn breakfast served hot with a tender, fluffy bake texture.
Prep
8 min
Cook
22 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Andrea + Lila
Andrea 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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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
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
8 min
Cook
22 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
You can prepare the wet batter the night before and store it covered in the refrigerator to save time in the morning.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and light grease a small 1-cup oven-safe ram…
- 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 a small 1-cup oven-safe ramekin or baking dish.
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Core and dice the apple into small…
Core and dice the apple into small 0.25 inch (0.6cm) pieces.
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Mix half of the diced apple with…
In a small bowl, mix half of the diced apple with the ground cinnamon.
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Combine the rolled oats
In a blender, combine the rolled oats, low-fat cottage cheese, egg, egg white, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract, and remaining raw apple pieces. Blend on high for 20 to 30 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy
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Pour the oat batter into the prepared…
Pour the oat batter into the prepared ramekin and top evenly with the cinnamon-tossed apple pieces.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place in the preheated oven and bake…
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the center is set to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Look for: the center is set to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean
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Remove from the oven carefully and let…
Remove from the oven carefully and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving warm.
Allow: 2 to 3 minutes
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