What a fabulous make ahead breakfast treat. If you love coffee and oats and need a protein boost this is the perfect treat for you. Ideal post workout with a great combination of slow release carbs and protein. The addition of apple puree means you can keep the syrups low too. This will keep in the fridge for a couple of days but you can also freeze portions so it is the easy option when time is short.

Protein Coffee Baked Oatmeal

Overview

Makes 6 servings

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

 

What’s Good About It?

Oats are a great pre or post workout option – slow releasing carbs and fibre to support digestive health and keep energy levels high. The addition of coffee is a great natural pick me up.

 

 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C, Gas mark 4.
  2. Lightly grease an ovenproof rectangular dish with a little olive oil
  3. In a large glass bowl mix together all the wet ingredients.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients and beat well.
  5. Pour the mixture into the dish and if wished scatter a few more chocolate chips.
  6. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until set and golden brown. You can either serve it immediately or leave to cool then cut into squares and serve. It can also be reheated in the microwave or oven if wished.

 

Nutrition per serving Calories 313kcal, Total Fat 11g fat of which saturates 3.5g, Carbohydrates 38g of which Sugars 14g, Protein 15g

Did You Know?

You could use vanilla protein powder in this recipe, omit the coffee and add more coconut milk and stir in berries rather than chocolate chips.

2 eggs

2tbsp olive oil

250ml coconut milk

100ml cold brewed coffee

140g apple puree

40g maple syrup or sweet freedom

200g Gluten free oats

60g chocolate protein powder

Pinch of salt

1tsp baking powder

1tbsp maca powder

60g chocolate chips