Protein Baked Oats Healthy Dessert Recipe

Protein Baked Oats Healthy Dessert Recipe

This healthy dessert recipe delivers a warm, cake-like baked oat treat that’s rich in protein and easy to customize.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Dessert

Cuisine Fitness inspired, Global, Health-focused

Servings

Calories 306 kcal

Equipment

Ramekin (11 cm / 4.5 inch)
Oven

Ingredients

½ ripe banana or 3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup rolled oats or oat flour
4 tsp protein powder whey, casein, or plant-based – see notes
1 tbsp maple syrup or preferred sweetener
½ tsp baking powder
⅓ - ½ cup milk of choice adjust based on protein powder type – see notes
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Method 1 – Using Rolled Oats:

Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
In a blender, combine banana (or applesauce), rolled oats, protein powder, maple syrup, baking powder, milk, and salt.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Stir in optional mix-ins like berries, chocolate chips, or nuts.
Pour into a 4.5-inch ramekin.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Method 2 – Using Oat Flour:

Preheat the oven to 350° F
In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
Add oat flour, protein powder, maple syrup, baking powder, milk, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
Pour into a 4.5-inch ramekin.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until set and lightly golden on top.

Notes

Substitution Guide:

Banana: Substitute with applesauce or pumpkin purée (3 tbsp).
Protein Powder: Any kind—adjust milk amount to suit.
Milk: Use almond, soy, oat, or dairy milk.
Sweetener: Try honey, agave, stevia, or monk fruit.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcalProtein: 25.7gFat: 4.7g

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