Description
A delicious and protein-packed take on classic pop tarts, these Strawberry Pop Tart Protein Baked Oats combine the wholesome goodness of oat flour and vanilla protein powder with a sweet strawberry preserve filling. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack, they offer a satisfying, baked treat topped with a creamy Greek yogurt frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (120 grams)
- 1 scoop Dymatize Elite Vanilla Casein Protein Powder (33 grams)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (5.3 fl oz)
- 2 large eggs (100 grams)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (21 grams)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling and Topping
- 2 tbsp Smucker’s Low Sugar Strawberry Preserves (34 grams)
- 6 tbsp powdered sugar (45 grams)
- 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (2 fl oz)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking dishes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray the inside of three half-quart baking dishes (approximately 8 fl oz capacity each) with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, vanilla casein protein powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and blended.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until the batter is fully incorporated, thick, and sticky, ensuring no dry flour remains visible.
- Assemble the baked oats: Divide half the batter evenly into the prepared baking dishes and use a spatula to spread it evenly, reaching the edges. Spoon and spread the strawberry preserves over the batter, leaving a small border around the edges. Then, spread the remaining batter on top to cover the jam completely, smoothing it out to the edges.
- Bake: Place the dishes in the oven and bake for 20-22 minutes. The baked oats should puff up slightly, start to brown lightly on top, and be firm to the touch without leaving a mark.
- Cool: Remove the dishes from the oven and place them on a cooling rack to cool down.
- Prepare frosting: While the baked oats are cooling, whisk the plain non-fat Greek yogurt and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Optionally, add a small amount of red gel food coloring to enhance the color.
- Serve: Once the baked oats have cooled, spread the yogurt frosting evenly on top. Optionally add sprinkles or any additional desired toppings before serving.
Notes
- Use oat flour for a gluten-free option, but ensure it is certified gluten-free if needed.
- Vanilla casein protein powder adds creaminess and sweetness while boosting protein—substitute with other vanilla protein powders as desired.
- Be careful not to spread the strawberry preserves all the way to the edge to prevent leakage during baking.
- The yogurt frosting can be made ahead and refrigerated if needed.
- This recipe fits well as a high-protein, low sugar breakfast or snack option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry Pop Tart, Protein Baked Oats, High Protein Breakfast, Healthy Pop Tart, Vanilla Protein Baked Oats, Strawberry Jam Baked Oats
