Snickers-inspired, Dietitian-Approved Baked Oats

High protein and ideal for a quick breakfast or on-the-go snack!

This easy one-bowl recipe makes enough for your full week of breakfasts and snacks. Super tasty and easy to prepare, these baked oats will be your new favourite breakfast or snack! If you love Snickers bars like me with the combination of peanuts and chocolate, I know you will love these baked oats!

Baked oats are a great substitute for porridge or overnight oats. Oats are an excellent source of carbohydrates that provide slow-release energy and are rich in soluble fiber.

I love using 100% peanut butter in a lot of my recipes but especially for breakfasts. Not only is peanut butter protein-packed and a source of fibre. One of the main fats in peanut butter is oleic acid. Oleic acid helps maintain good cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Managing these levels in your body can lower the risk of heart disease. Peanut butter is also a source of omega-6 fatty acids which can help lower bad (LDL) cholesterol and increase good (HDL) cholesterol.

I know you're here for the recipe so here you go...! Tag me on Instagram or TikTok if you give them a go!

Snickers-inspired, Dietitian-Approved Baked Oats

Makes 9 slices

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana

• 60g chocolate protein powder

• 200g rolled oats

• 2 tablespoons of 100% crunchy peanut butter

• 1 teaspoon of baking powder

• 100ml of milk (I used almond milk but any milk works!)

• To serve: Greek yoghurt, honey and your favourite berries!

Method:

1. Preheat to 180°c and line a square baking tin with parchment paper.

2. Mash the banana in a large bowl with a fork until smooth.

3. Add all your ingredients to the bowl. I added the peanut butter and then the dry ingredients: oats, protein powder and baking powder.

4. Add the milk to loosen and mix well to combine.

5. Spread evenly onto the lined baking tin.

6. Bake for 25 minutes.

7. Allow to cool before cutting. Slice into 9 equal squares.

8. Store in an air-tight container ready to grab in the morning or on the go!
   

Enjoy with Greek yoghurt for some extra protein and an element of creaminess and a drizzle of honey for sweetness! Berries go well with these slices too and I love to have a portion of my raspberries with these which also means I am getting in a portion of fruit for the day! Enjoy!

Sophie x