Baked protein oatmeal is the make-ahead breakfast that slices like a tray bake and reheats all week. Instead of stirring in gritty protein powder, you use Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding mix, which dissolves smooth, sweetens the bake with no added sugar and folds milk protein through every portion. One 8x8 dish gives six servings at around 9g protein and just 1g of sugar each. Honest heads-up: the mix is dairy, so this is a high-protein breakfast rather than a vegan one, and most of the small amount of sugar comes from your milk and the berries.
Recipe: Baked Protein Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 box Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding Mix
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (any kind, dairy lifts the protein)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries
- Optional: a drizzle of nut butter to serve
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease or line an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk the Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding mix into the milk for about 1 minute until smooth.
- Whisk in the eggs, baking powder, erythritol (if using), cinnamon and vanilla.
- Stir in the rolled oats until evenly combined, then fold through most of the berries.
- Pour into the baking dish, level the top and scatter the remaining berries over the surface.
- Bake for 32 to 38 minutes, until set in the middle and golden at the edges.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then cut into 6 portions. Serve warm or chilled, with a drizzle of nut butter if you like.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 155 |
| Protein | 9g |
| Fat | 3g |
| Sugar | 1g |
| Fiber | 3g |
Why This Recipe Works
Plain baked oatmeal is mostly oats, milk and an egg, which is wholesome but not especially high in protein, and adding protein powder usually dries it out. Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding mix solves both problems at once. Its milk protein base lifts the protein, while the corn starch and emulsifiers hold moisture and bind the bake into a soft, custardy set instead of a dry block. The vanilla flavour and erythritol-and-stevia sweetness mean it tastes like a treat with no added sugar from the mix, and the oats bring slow-release carbs and fibre. Bake it once, portion it, and you have a week of high-protein breakfasts that just need reheating.
Simply Desserts is a real dessert brand, not a protein supplement company trying to make dessert. That means genuine flavour, creamy texture, and clean ingredients. Each serving delivers about 9g of protein, and the Simply Desserts pudding base stays sugar-free (any sugar comes from your mix-ins).
Variations
Chocolate Banana Bake
Use Simply Desserts Chocolate Protein Pudding mix and stir in sliced banana before baking for a chocolate-banana baked oatmeal.
Apple Cinnamon
Swap the berries for diced apple and add an extra pinch of cinnamon for a cosy apple-pie style bake.
Peanut Butter Protein Bake
Swirl 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter through the mixture before baking for a richer, nuttier result (this adds calories and fat).
Higher-Protein Version
Use dairy or ultra-filtered milk instead of a plant milk to push the protein per portion higher.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make baked protein oatmeal without protein powder?
Use a protein pudding mix instead. Whisk 1 box of Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding mix into 2 cups of milk, whisk in 2 eggs, baking powder, cinnamon and vanilla, stir in 2 cups of rolled oats and some berries, then bake in an 8x8 dish at 350F for about 35 minutes. The mix adds milk protein and a creamy vanilla flavour without the chalkiness of plain protein powder.
How much protein is in baked protein oatmeal?
Cut into 6 portions, each works out to roughly 9g of protein, from the Simply Desserts pudding mix (20g protein per box), the milk and the eggs. Made with dairy or ultra-filtered milk the figure is higher.
Can you meal prep and reheat baked oatmeal?
Yes, that is the point of it. Keep the portions in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheat in the microwave for a minute or so. It also freezes well: wrap individual portions and thaw overnight before reheating.
Is baked protein oatmeal good for weight loss?
It can fit a weight-loss plan well. With about 9g protein, 3g fibre and only 1g of sugar per portion, it is filling and low in sugar. As always, total daily calories decide weight loss, so keep an eye on heavier toppings like nut butter and honey.
Is this baked protein oatmeal vegan or dairy-free?
No. It uses eggs, and the Simply Desserts pudding mix is made with milk protein and is certified Kosher Dairy, so the bake is not vegan or dairy-free even with a plant milk. The mix contains milk as an allergen.
Try Vanilla Protein Pudding
20g protein per box. Zero sugar. Real dessert flavour. Ready in 2 minutes.
