Baked Oatmeal Protein Muffins Recipe (2024)

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This Baked Oatmeal Protein Muffins recipe is a complete and nutritiousway to enjoy a healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert. These healthy muffins are made with no oil or refined sugar and yet they are moist and delicious. So easy to make, baked in individual cups so they are easy to grab and go!

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Make these protein-packed healthy oatmeal muffins and enjoy them with your cup of coffee before heading out for work. These muffins are a perfect way to get yourday started without skipping a meal. They are easy to make with simple and clean ingredients and they come out moist and tasty. Great for on-the-go and the kids will love them too.

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We love the fact that these oatmeal muffins are made without any flour or refined sugar. They are made with simple ingredients: rolled oats, protein powder, eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, and protein powder. These healthy muffins can also be made gluten-free.

Why you will love these oatmeal muffins

Kid-friendly: The kids will love these good for them muffins as much as adults. No guilt muffins can be enjoyed by everyone.
Perfect for on the go: Never skip breakfast again. Store these oatmeal muffins and enjoy them for breakfast all week long. So convenient especially if your find yourself rushing out the door every morning.
Healthy and easy to make: This simple oat muffin recipe is healthy and easy to make. Made with simple ingredients you most likely have laying around.

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Ingredients you will need for this healthy muffin recipe

Rolled oats: it is best to use rolled oats, but you may also use quick oats. Do not use steel-cut oats.
Baking powder
Almond milk or skim milk: pretty much any milk of choice will work for this oatmeal muffin recipe.
Eggs: to make this oatmeal muffin vegan you may use an egg substitute (see notes below regarding substitute for eggs.)
Whey Proteinvanilla flavor: you may use your favorite brand or a plant-based protein powder.
Maple syrup: other options can be agave, honey, or any other sugar like cane sugar, or monk fruit sugar.
Cooking Spray: used to spray the pan
Fresh fruit such as berries, kiwi, bananas, etc., optional
Additional maple syrup or honey for serving, this is optional

Is Oatmeal better than flour?

When bakingwith flour, it makes whatever you are baking much fluffier compared to using oats. Oatmeal is considered healthierthan flour because they are higher in protein, lower in carbohydrate, and more soluble in fiber. It takes your body longer to digest Oatmeal which controls your blood sugar to spike and increases the production of insulin. Oatmeal also helps controlblood pressure and lowers cholesterol.

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How to make these protein oatmeal muffins

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, and protein powder.
Add the milk, eggs, and maple syrup and still until combined.
Divide the oat mixture evenly among the cups of the muffin tin.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops of the muffins are golden brown.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then use a thin knife or spatula to remove the muffins from the pan.
Top with fruit and serve, with additional maple syrup if desired.

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Recipe Notes and tips

Store the muffins on your kitchen counter covered at room temperature for up to 24 hours then you must refrigerate.
You may store these muffins in the fridge for up to 5 days. Covered in a container.
Reheat in the microwave when ready to serve for 12-15 seconds.
Use your favorite protein powder. You may skip the protein and add 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt.
Any sweetener will work. Options are maple syrup, agave, brown sugar, cane sugar, etc.
You may freeze these oatmeal muffins for up to 3 months.
If you prefer to use flour you can, You will need to use a total of 1.5 cups of flour.
These muffins were intended to be low in fat and high in protein and healthy carbs. For a more moist muffin option, add 1/4 cup of coconut oil.
Egg substitute: to replace the 2 eggs you will need: 1/2 cup of mashed bananas, 2 tablespoons of flaxseed, 1/2 cup of apple sauce, or use commercial grade egg replacers and just follow the directions on the packet.

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Baked Oatmeal Protein Muffins Recipe

Make these protein-packed overnight oats the night before, place them in the fridge, then enjoy in the morning!

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 Servings

Calories: 138kcal

Author: Rena

Ingredients

▢ 3 Cups Rolled oats
▢ 1 Tsp Baking powder
▢ 1 Cup Almond milk or skim milk
▢ 2 Eggs
▢ 1 Scoop Whey Protein vanilla flavor
▢ 1/2 Cup Maple syrup
▢ Cooking Spray
▢ 1 Cup Fresh fruit such as berries, kiwi, bananas, etc.
▢ Additional maple syrup for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, and protein powder.
Add the milk, eggs and maple syrup and still until combined.
Divide the oat mixture evenly among the cups of the muffin tin.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops of the muffins are golden brown.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then use a thin knife or spatula to remove the muffins from the pan
Top with fruit and serve, with additional maple syrup if desired.

Notes

Egg substitute: to replace the 2 eggs you will need: 1/2 cup of mashed bananas, 2 tablespoons of flaxseed, 1/2 cup of apple sauce, or use commercial grade egg replacers and just follow the directions on the packet.

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Jess says
December 17, 2023 at 1:05 pm

The recipe was decent. But I think “protein” is not a good word here since it’s 3g protein to 19g carbs.
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Liam Wiseman says
June 14, 2023 at 3:08 pm

I love it!!! It’s a great meal to have after going to the gym.
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- Tanda says
  July 2, 2023 at 11:10 am
  I really like them but I should have read the recipe closer. I saw “protein-packed” in the title and then was surprised that there is only 3gms of protein in each muffin.
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Holly says
March 6, 2023 at 2:40 pm
Im not good at math at all could u please tell me the exact measurements i need to make these i want to do the 14 servings for this recipe can you help me at all?!
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kokomom says
February 5, 2023 at 8:40 pm

can you substitute coconut milk for almond/skim milk?
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- Rena Awada says
  February 7, 2023 at 9:45 am
  yes
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Kate says
January 26, 2023 at 6:04 am
3G of protein doesn’t seem “protein packed”
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- Aggss says
  June 3, 2023 at 3:07 pm
  It’s more like a slightly-higher-in-protein-than-a-regular-muffin muffin
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- Jan says
  July 20, 2023 at 7:04 pm
  Can I use doy milk instead of almond milk?
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  - Rena Awada says
    July 22, 2023 at 3:46 pm
    I havent tested it with soy milk but it might be just fine
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Chloe Hodges says
May 24, 2022 at 6:48 am

Just made these added apple and cinnamon, they were delicious
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- Kristin says
  December 23, 2022 at 11:13 pm
  Hello,
  Putting this in my fitness pal and the sodium is coming out way higher than you listed .. 1 tsp of baking soda is 1,259 ish divide by 12 is alone 100 .. not including the other ingredients. Can you please advise on what I’m doing incorrectly?
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  - N says
    December 28, 2022 at 7:26 pm
    The recipe asks for baking powder, not baking soda. Could that be it?
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Lucy says
February 1, 2022 at 11:53 am

These were good! I subbed the maple syrup for honey and added 1/3 cup of goji berries.
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- Rena says
  February 1, 2022 at 5:37 pm
  Yummy. Sounds like you nailed it
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Zeeshan Zaidi says
June 26, 2021 at 9:08 am
Is the nutrition listed is per 100g or everything together?
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- Rena says
  June 26, 2021 at 9:18 am
  hi, its per muffin/serving
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  - Ashley says
    September 6, 2022 at 7:17 pm
    What is the actual measurement for the protein powder? I have two different scoop sizes.
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    - Rena Awada says
      September 7, 2022 at 7:01 pm
      The one I use is equal to 1/4 cup.
      Reply
Meekien says
June 25, 2021 at 10:37 am
Hi
Can this baked oatmeal muffins be baked as a one tray baked oatmeal instead of muffins? And would 25 mins still be enough?
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- Rena says
  June 26, 2021 at 9:23 am
  You can use a banana bread pan and it will need a longer time to bake, closer to 40-45 minutes. It is best to check with a toothpick though because oven temps varies
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Ryan Mahood says
June 14, 2021 at 10:28 am
Did not turn out at all muffin like. Closer to the consistency of baked oatmeal.
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Rob says
April 10, 2021 at 11:27 am

Far too much clicking around and avoiding pop ups to get to the actual recipe, which looks rather good once I got there….
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- Rena says
  April 10, 2021 at 6:53 pm
  Hi Rob. Looking into this.
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Tonya says
February 26, 2021 at 8:34 am
Have you ever tried adding blueberries in the batter? Would they still bake well? Thanks for posting, I’m looking forward to trying.
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- Rena says
  February 26, 2021 at 9:25 pm
  Yes! actually, it will turn out great!
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  - Amy says
    June 18, 2022 at 8:37 am
    About what amount of berries?
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    - Iva says
      August 8, 2022 at 5:14 am
      Is frozen berries ok it’s cheaper than fresh fruit at the moment
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      - Rena says
        August 8, 2022 at 10:28 am
        Yes you can use frozen muffins
Frances says
February 22, 2021 at 2:06 am
I assume that I can freeze these? If not, how long will they last in the fridge?
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- Rena says
  February 22, 2021 at 1:29 pm
  Hi. They last quite a bit in the fridge. Up to 7 days. But you can also freeze them!
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Maris says
February 19, 2021 at 2:34 pm
Hi! Wondering if there is any substitute for egg or if it can be omitted? Maybe use chia seeds and water as egg substitute?
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- Rena says
  February 19, 2021 at 6:33 pm
  Hi there. I haven’t tested it without eggs, but egg substitute options can be flax seeds, chia seeds, apple sauce, or egg replacers.
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Tim says
October 9, 2020 at 3:33 pm
Have you made this with oat flour? I’m thinking about blending the oats in a food processor. Do you think it could turn out fluffier like a wheat flour? I’m looking for something as a snack before morning workouts, so the quicker digestion would be a bonus.
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- Rena says
  October 10, 2020 at 1:14 pm
  Hi Tim. Yes oat flour will work
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- Kelz says
  July 19, 2021 at 4:41 am
  Hey Tim wondering if you did this and how they turned out? Thanks.
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Lena says
October 1, 2020 at 4:08 pm
Can we substitute maple with honey?
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- Rena says
  October 3, 2020 at 1:38 am
  Yes you can
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Mads says
August 12, 2020 at 3:02 am
Hi Rena,
Can we substitute quick/instant oats for this?
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- Rena says
  August 13, 2020 at 2:45 am
  Hi. Yes you can
  Reply

Baked Oatmeal Protein Muffins Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you bake oats and protein powder? ›

Protein Powder: You'll see a majority of recipes for baked oats include protein powder since it adds protein to the breakfast meal. I use plant-based Four Sigmatic, which has a great texture to add to any baked oats. It's not gritty, grainy, or sandy.

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Can I throw protein powder in my oatmeal? ›

Step 2: Add protein powder to oatmeal

Here's the secret tip. Instead of scooping dry powder directly into your cooked oats, dissolve it first with little water or milk in a separate bowl. Start with one tablespoon and gradually add more liquid while stirring, until you get the desired consistency.

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Can you mix protein powder with cooked oatmeal? ›

Once the oatmeal is cooked and is still hot, add the protein powder. Adding protein powder to oatmeal while it is still hot, helps it to dissolve quickly. You may want to add a splash of almond milk or regular milk, depending on how thick you prefer your oatmeal to be.

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What is the best protein to add to oatmeal? ›

Oatmeal isn't a high-protein food. Each half cup serving only has about 5 g. It's best to aim for about 20 g of protein at breakfast. Adding protein foods to your morning oatmeal — like protein powder, nuts, eggs, yogurt, and peanut butter — could double to triple the amount of protein in your breakfast.

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Is it safe to bake with protein powder? ›

Protein powder is a good choice for crafting desserts like cake or cookies or other kinds of baked goods such as bread, pastries, pizza dough, or even pasta. It's not a 1:1 substitution, though. Flour and protein powder have different properties.

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Can you bake with any protein powder? ›

Yes, but you must make modifications! Plant-based protein powders are much more absorbent than whey-based ones, so start by adding half as much of your plant-based protein powder as the whey-based recipe calls for.

Is it OK to put whey protein in hot oatmeal? ›

If you add protein powder in your oatmeal then you will get extra punch of energy for whole day. You know that protein helps in stronger your muscles, provide you energy to work without a break.

Are eggs or oatmeal better for protein? ›

Table 2

Parameter	Eggs	Oatmeal
Protein (%)	19.2 ± 4.4	17.6 ± 4.1
Carbohydrate (%)	41.4 ± 6.2 **	48.9 ± 8.2
Total Fat (%)	37.2 ± 5.1 **	32.2 ± 6.7
SFA (g/day)	27.3 ± 11.9 **	21.1 ± 8.1

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