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A warm, cozy breakfast scene featuring a baking dish filled with golden baked steel-cut oats studded with blueberries
Anderson Jorge

Blueberry Baked Steel-Cut Oats for Meal Prep

Blueberry Baked Steel-Cut Oats for Meal Prep
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • Steel-cut oats – 1 cup
  • Water – 3 cups
  • Unsweetened almond milk – 1 cup
  • Vanilla protein powder – ½ cup
  • Blueberries fresh or frozen – 1½ cups
  • Egg whites – ½ cup
  • Pure maple syrup – ¼ cup
  • Coconut oil melted – 2 tablespoons
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – ¼ teaspoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil, then add the steel-cut oats.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thick but not fully cooked.
  4. Remove oats from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk, egg whites, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and protein powder.
  6. Stir in cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Add the partially cooked oats to the mixture and mix until well combined.
  8. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  9. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  10. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set.
  11. Let cool slightly before slicing or scooping.

Notes

  • Protein: ~14g
  • Carbohydrates: ~40g
  • Fiber: ~6g
  • Fat: ~7g
  • Sugar: ~12g