Description
A delightful breakfast twist combining nostalgic Pop-Tart flavors with protein-packed baked oats. These fluffy, jammy oats deliver the perfect balance of nutrition and indulgence to start your day.
Ingredients
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Baked Oats
- 1 cup oat flour (120 grams)
- 1 scoop Dymatize Elite Vanilla Casein Protein Powder (33 grams)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (5.3 fl oz)
- 2 large eggs (100 grams)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (21 grams)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Smucker’s Low Sugar Strawberry Preserves (34 grams)
Frosting
- 6 tbsp powdered sugar (45 grams)
- 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (2 fl oz)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Dishes: Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Spray the inside of 3 half-quart (about 8 fl oz capacity) baking dishes with non-stick cooking spray. This preparation ensures your baked oats won’t stick to the dishes and will come out perfectly shaped after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside. Mixing these ingredients separately ensures they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter for consistent texture and leavening.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Pour into bowl with dry ingredients and mix until completely incorporated and no dry flour remains visible. The batter should be thick and sticky, which creates the perfect base for your pop-tart-inspired creation.
- Layer Batter and Jam: Add half the batter to the prepared baking dishes and spread out with a spatula to make an even layer that reaches the edges. Spread strawberry jam on top, but avoid spreading it all the way to the edges of the dish. Top with remaining batter and spread evenly to the edges of the dish. This layering technique creates that classic pop-tart filling experience.
- Bake: Bake for 20-22 minutes. They should puff up and begin to brown lightly on top, and touching it should not leave a mark. Set aside on a cooling rack. Proper baking ensures a cake-like texture that’s fully cooked but still moist and enjoyable.
- Make Frosting: While the baked oats cool, make the frosting. Whisk Greek yogurt and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add a touch of red gel food coloring, if desired. This protein-rich frosting provides the authentic pop-tart experience with less sugar and added nutritional benefits.
- Serve: Top cooled oats with frosting and sprinkles (if desired) before serving. The final presentation mimics the beloved breakfast pastry while providing a nutritious, protein-packed start to your day.
Notes
- To make these baked oats ahead of time, simply cover and refrigerate the cooled and unfrosted baked oats. Add frosting immediately before serving.
- For meal prep, prepare the batter and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- You can substitute the protein powder with your favorite brand, though the flavor and texture may vary slightly.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your oat flour is certified gluten-free.
- Try different jam flavors like raspberry or blueberry for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
