No-Banana Baked Oats Recipe
These Baked Protein Pancake Bowls are a perfect meal prep option that combines the convenience of baking with a nutritious punch. Unlike traditional pancakes, this recipe requires no bananas and uses protein powder for an extra boost, making it ideal for a high-protein breakfast or snack. They’re easy to prepare, customizable with your favorite toppings, and bake up fluffy and delicious with minimal cleanup.
- Author: Naya
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 1 pancake bowl (adjustable by multiplying ingredients for more servings) 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Meal Prep
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Main Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 50 g yogurt (vanilla or unflavoured)
- 70 ml milk (soy, almond, or any milk of choice)
- 35 g all-purpose flour
- 25 g protein powder
- 5 g zero-calorie granulated sweetener (or sweetener of choice, about 1 tsp)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Toppings (optional)
- Fresh fruit (e.g., berries, sliced banana)
- Sugar-free chocolate chips
- Shredded carrots
- Extra yogurt, peanut butter, maple syrup, or butter for serving
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (356°F) to properly preheat while you prepare the ingredients.
- Mix Ingredients: In an oven-safe glass bowl, add the egg, yogurt, milk, all-purpose flour, protein powder, sweetener, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Multiple Bowls: If making several pancake bowls for meal prep, distribute the ingredients into each bowl separately and mix each one well to ensure even cooking and flavor.
- Add Toppings: Customize your bowls by adding your choice of toppings such as fresh fruit, sugar-free chocolate chips, or shredded carrots. Alternatively, leave the batter plain.
- Bake: Place the bowls in the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes until the pancake bowls are set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool: Remove the bowls from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes to set fully and avoid burning when eating.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with additional yogurt, peanut butter, maple syrup, or butter as desired.
Notes
- Use any type of milk you prefer, including plant-based options like almond or soy milk.
- Protein powder flavor can be vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored to suit your taste.
- Sweetener quantity can be adjusted to your preference or omitted entirely for natural sweetness.
- These bowls can be made in bulk and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer meal prep.
- Ensure to use oven-safe glass bowls to prevent cracking or damage during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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