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Squares of moist high-protein baked oatmeal with blueberries and walnuts, yogurt spooned over one warm piece.; title text reads High-Protein Baked Oatmeal Recipe
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High-Protein Baked Oatmeal Recipe

High-protein baked oatmeal that stays moist, slices cleanly and reheats well for weekday breakfast meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups rolled oats 225 grams
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Equipment

  • Blender
  • 8-inch square baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square dish.
  2. Blend cottage cheese, milk, eggs, maple, butter, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.
  3. Stir blended mixture into oats, then fold in blueberries and walnuts.
  4. Let stand 10 minutes and stir once.
  5. Spread evenly and bake 32 to 38 minutes until the center is set but moist.
  6. Cool 10 minutes before cutting into eight pieces.

Notes

  • Read relevant ingredient labels and the manual for any appliance used.
  • Begin checking at the early end of the time range.
  • The FDA Nutrition Facts reference uses 28 grams as the Daily Value for dietary fiber on a 2,000-calorie diet; nutrition here remains an estimate.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.