If you would like a easy and scrumptious excessive protein breakfast (27g!) that tastes like a chocolate chip cookie, then you need to do that protein chocolate chip cookie baked oatmeal in a mug!

I’ve seen the recipes for oatmeal in a mug, aka mug cake, a barely more healthy mug cake, haha, however I wasn’t loving lots of the recipes. It seems that all of them had a chunk of a puzzle and merely wanted to all be put collectively! This wholesome baked oatmeal in a mug has a bit protein powder which supplies further taste and vitamins with out overcomplicating the recipe.

Every time we now have a busy day or I’m not within the temper to cook dinner I’ll make a bit baked oatmeal and let the household select their toppings. It’s like pancake night time, however much less sugar!

Talking of, if you wish to go all loopy with this protein breakfast recipe you possibly can completely combine up the flavors and add-ins (see concepts beneath).

Substances for Baked Oatmeal in a Mug

Here’s a transient overview of the substances wanted for blended baked oats. That is meant to be a fast snippet of what’s included. For all the main points, scroll all the way down to the recipe card.

• Banana: provides pure sweetness and moisture
• Egg: binds all of the substances collectively
• Oats: You should utilize quaint oats or fast oats because you mix it up. I want quaint as a result of it’s been processed much less. You might additionally use oat flour in the event you want (since that’s what we’re making once we mix these oats up). Use a scant 1/2 cup of oat flour. NOTE: Metal lower oats is not going to work for this recipe.
• Protein Powder: You should utilize any taste you need. Vanilla is my favourite for that true chocolate chip cookie taste. Now we have been utilizing coconut flavored protein powder these days which can also be yummy as a result of that’s what we now have proper now.
• Milk: any kind of milk works nice…complete, 2%, 1%, fats free, almond milk, oat milk, and many others.
• Baking Powder: provides the mug cake some rise and fluffiness
• Salt: enhances all of the flavors

Substitutes for Banana

I do know that there are sturdy emotions about bananas on the market, so in the event you aren’t a banana fan otherwise you don’t have any, listed here are few concepts for substitutes:

• Applesauce
• Zucchini
• Apple Butter
• Yogurt
• Canned Pumpkin

You’ll need to use about 1/4 – 1/Three cup of those.

Concepts for Toppings and Combine-Ins

You don’t need to cease at chocolate chip cookie taste! The probabilities are infinite! You may change the flavour of protein powder you utilize in addition to the toppings or mix-ins you add. Listed below are a number of concepts to customise your personal baked oatmeal in a mug…

• Chopped nuts – pecans, almonds, walnuts, and many others.
• Nutella
• Caramel
• Granola
• Yogurt
• Chopped fruit
• Nut butter – peanut butter, almond butter, and many others.
• Syrups – buttermilk syrup is our favourite!
• Dried fruit – raisins, craisins, apricots, and many others.
• Sprinkles – so enjoyable for the kiddos!

We’d love to listen to what you combos you create!

What to Serve with Baked Oatmeal

It is a very filling breakfast recipe, so that you don’t want the rest with it. If you wish to serve it for dinner and want a few sides, some recent sliced fruit is ideal with some crispy bacon. Yum!

Can this Recipe Be Made within the Microwave?

Sure, mug oatmeal will be microwaved for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes however I positively want them baked within the oven.

Can Baked Oatmeal Be Baked in Ramekins?

Sure, that’s what use most actually because lots of occasions, I’m undecided if mugs are oven secure. Ramekins work completely! You need an 8oz mugs or baking dish.

Can This Recipe Be Multiplied and Baked in a 9×9 Pan?

I’m nonetheless engaged on determining the suitable steadiness of substances for this. I’ll preserve experimenting and add directions after I determine what works the very best! It could be so best to have the ability to make this right into a breakfast cake!

Why You Will Love This Baked Oatmeal Recipe

• Excessive in protein: I really like a excessive protein breakfast. It helps me keep full longer and begins my break day proper.
• Single serving: This recipe is supposed to be a single serving however can simply be multiplied to make a number of servings for the entire household. It’s completely scalable to your wants. No leftovers and no large mess!
• Easy: The substances are easy and doubtless gadgets you’ll have readily available at residence. Making the recipe additionally couldn’t be less complicated. Simply toss all of it right into a blender or meals processor and mix it till mixed, then stir within the mix-ins and pour into mugs. Bake and eat!
• Wholesome and nutritious: A typical candy breakfast like pancakes, waffles or french toast is loaded with sugar and carbs (don’t get me mistaken, I’m obsessive about them however they shouldn’t be eaten on a regular basis), this recipe is decrease in sugar and better in protein.
• Customizable: Every mug cake will be completely personalized to every individual’s liking.
• Prep forward: There are a few choices for making them forward of time. See the part beneath.

Make Forward Directions

I wouldn’t advocate mixing every thing collectively and storing it forward of time. A uncooked egg combined with every thing and sitting within the fridge simply weirds me out. If you wish to prep forward these blended oats, I might measure out the dry substances and retailer them in a ziploc bag. Then if you’re able to make them, toss the dry substances into the blender with the banana, egg and milk.

These blender oats can be baked after which saved in fridge and reheated. They reheat rather well and are literally actually good chilly too. If I do know I’m going to be saving a number of mug truffles for later, I’ll barely underbake them so that they don’t dry out after I reheat them.

Apparently there’s a baked oatmeal development on TikTok. I don’t do TikTok however I’m right here for the blended baked oats!! Now we have added protein powder to ours and this has grow to be my new favourite breakfast. I’ve virtually lived on them since breaking all my entrance tooth out within the bike wreck (a narrative for one more day in the event you missed it! Oy vei!)

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