Baked Sweet Potato Oatmeal with Protein
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Making a delicious five-serving Sweet Potato Pie Protein Oat Bake is an easy and healthy project. This is a step-by-step instruction which does not overwhelm you with details while highlighting everything that you need to know. Now, roll up those sleeves and get ready to do some baking.
Getting Started with This Sweet Potato Oatmeal Recipe
To begin with, preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and while it is getting up to temperature let us prepare everything you will need to make the pie.
Prepare the flax egg as the base for your baking. Combine 5 tablespoons of water and ground flaxseed, then put aside. This step is a necessary foundation for the entire recipe.
The sweet potato takes center stage in this dish. Make sure it is tender and cooked through by cooking it for 8 minutes in the microwave. Peel and destring the sweet potato after allowing it to cool so that it will naturally sweeten your dish.
Mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. Add the following ingredients: baking powder, cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon among other carefully chosen spices that suit your taste, along with gluten-free oats. To make a well-balanced dry foundation, add vegan vanilla protein powder and stir for a second until everything is well combined.
Mashing the sweet potato adds a lovely natural sweetness and richness to the dry mixture. Make sure the sweet potato is evenly distributed so that it can be tasted in every bite when the pie is finished.
Working with the Wet Ingredients of This Sweet Potato Oatmeal Bake
Now, it is time to go over the wet ingredients. Start with your flaxseed/egg mixture. After that, add the unsweetened applesauce, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, and finally vanilla extract. The addition of extra creamy almond milk improves the texture even more, giving the mixture a smooth and luxurious feel.
Your pie will taste better with a textured and flavorful topping. In a separate dish, combine oats, crushed nuts, cold vegan butter, coconut sugar, and cinnamon to make a crispy, crumbly topping for the finished product.
Apply a thin layer of olive oil to small jars or a baking dish to create a non-stick surface for baking. Leave space in the containers for the bake to rise as it cooks after you pour the batter in. Drizzle a generous amount of the delicious topping over the batter to give additional taste and texture.
Allow your masterpiece to bake in the preheated oven for 25 – 30 minutes, or until the top develops a golden and crispy perfection.
Enjoy the Sweet Potato Pie Protein Oat Bake once it has been baked to perfection. Serve it with vanilla coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt for an additional protein boost. Savor the wholesome flavors and textures during breakfast or as a snack throughout the day.
Baked Sweet Potato Oatmeal with Protein
Ingredients
- 250g baked sweet potato, cooked and peeled
- 2 cups raw gluten-free oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg *
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1 teaspoon cardamom *
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3 scoops vegan protein powder, vanilla
- I used Transparent Labs Vegan Pea & Rice Protein Powder
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts *
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2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 whole egg
- mixed with 5 tablespoons water
- 4oz unsweetened applesauce
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1 tablespoon melted vegan butter
- coconut oil or olive oil
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
- agave, honey, or Stevia in the raw
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2 cups vanilla almond milk
- oat milk
- I used extra creamy almond milk
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract *
- recommended if using unflavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup raw oats
- 1/3 cup crushed pecans
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2 tablespoons vegan butter, cold
- Cold or room temp, not melted
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3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- brown sugar or raw cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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Step 1
Set oven to 400F/204C.
Step 2
To make the flax egg, mix the ground flaxseed with 5 tablespoons of water. Set aside to thicken.
Step 3
Place a sweet potato in a microwaveable safe bowl. Add a few tablespoons of water, then microwave for 8 minutes, flipping the sweet potato halfway through, until it is fully cooked and soft.
Let it cool to room temperature, then peel it and remove the ends of the sweet potato to destring it.
Step 4
Add all of the dry ingredients – minus the sweet potato – and mix with a fork.
oats
protein powder
cinnamon
nutmeg
optional cardamom
optional hemp hearts
Step 5
Then add the sweet potato and mash it up with the dry ingredients.
Step 6
Add the wet ingredients ingredients to the dry ingredients, gently folding each time until everything is incorporated.
flaxseed egg
vegan butter
vanilla extract
maple syrup
extra creamy almond milk
The batter should be thick, but not runny or overly dry.
Note: If it is overly runny, then simply add a tablespoon of protein powder until it thickens. If it is overly dry, then simply add tablespoons of almond milk or water.
Step 7
Mix together the ingredients for the topping in a separate bowl.
oats
pecans
coconut sugar
cold vegan butter
cinnamon
Step 8
Lightly spray mini jars or a baking dish with olive oil, then add the batter.
If using jars, fill it 3/4 of the way, leaving room for it to rise and for the topping.
Sprinkle the topping on top of the batter.
Step 9
Bake for 25 – 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
Set aside and let it cool slightly before enjoying, especially if you use a baking dish. It will be much easier to portion out and cut when it is cooler.
Step 10
Enjoy with vanilla coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt to boost protein even more!
This will last in the fridge for 5 – 7 days and several months in the freezer so long as it is stored in an airtight container.
Baked Sweet Potato Oatmeal with Protein
- 250g baked sweet potato, cooked and peeled
- 2 cups raw gluten-free oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg *
-
1 teaspoon cardamom *
-
3 scoops vegan protein powder, vanilla
- I used Transparent Labs Vegan Pea & Rice Protein Powder
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts *
-
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 whole egg
- mixed with 5 tablespoons water
- 4oz unsweetened applesauce
-
1 tablespoon melted vegan butter
- coconut oil or olive oil
-
1 tablespoon maple syrup
- agave, honey, or Stevia in the raw
-
2 cups vanilla almond milk
- oat milk
- I used extra creamy almond milk
-
1 tablespoon vanilla extract *
- recommended if using unflavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup raw oats
- 1/3 cup crushed pecans
-
2 tablespoons vegan butter, cold
- Cold or room temp, not melted
-
3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- brown sugar or raw cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
-
Set oven to 400F/204C.
-
To make the flax egg, mix the ground flaxseed with 5 tablespoons of water. Set aside to thicken.
-
Place a sweet potato in a microwaveable safe bowl. Add a few tablespoons of water, then microwave for 8 minutes, flipping the sweet potato halfway through, until it is fully cooked and soft.
Let it cool to room temperature, then peel it and remove the ends of the sweet potato to destring it.
-
Add all of the dry ingredients – minus the sweet potato – and mix with a fork.
oats
protein powder
cinnamon
nutmeg
optional cardamom
optional hemp hearts -
Then add the sweet potato and mash it up with the dry ingredients.
-
Add the wet ingredients ingredients to the dry ingredients, gently folding each time until everything is incorporated.
flaxseed egg
vegan butter
vanilla extract
maple syrup
extra creamy almond milkThe batter should be thick, but not runny or overly dry.
Note: If it is overly runny, then simply add a tablespoon of protein powder until it thickens. If it is overly dry, then simply add tablespoons of almond milk or water.
-
Mix together the ingredients for the topping in a separate bowl.
oats
pecans
coconut sugar
cold vegan butter
cinnamon -
Lightly spray mini jars or a baking dish with olive oil, then add the batter.
If using jars, fill it 3/4 of the way, leaving room for it to rise and for the topping.
Sprinkle the topping on top of the batter.
-
Bake for 25 – 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
Set aside and let it cool slightly before enjoying, especially if you use a baking dish. It will be much easier to portion out and cut when it is cooler.
-
Enjoy with vanilla coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt to boost protein even more!
This will last in the fridge for 5 – 7 days and several months in the freezer so long as it is stored in an airtight container.
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April 25, 2024ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
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Oct 24 2023
This is soo good! I added in raisins and a lil pumpkin pie spice! Can’t wait to try this again.
Glad you like it.
Nov 20 2023
Very easy and tasty 😊
🙂