Hey hey! How are you? I’m positively wanting ahead to the weekend! We’re nonetheless on West coast time (which is why my weblog schedule has been in all places), so it’s been a little bit of little little bit of a blur. If you’ve bought any ideas for recovering jet-lagged kiddos, please ship them my means. I’ve been zombie-ing my means via the week, sans make-up, instructing lessons, working spherical with the women, and making copious journeys to the fridge for additional of this little creation.
Meet the newest breakfast obsession:
A younger, chocolaty, baked handle that you may presumably make upfront to final all via the week. This tasty recipe may very well be put collectively in lower than 10 minutes (merely ensure that to soak the oats upfront!) and is filled with protein, healthful fat and fiber. All of this stuff make it an superior half to weekly meal prep!
One issue else that I truly like: one bowl, toddler. You merely dump in your whole components,
stir it up, pour, and bake.
One factor that retains me from doing 1000x dishes is a buddy of mine.
So, let’s speak about oat soaking, lets?
I noticed on my favourite podcast that soaking grains makes them simpler to digest, and in case you soak grains earlier than you set collectively dinner them, it helps within the discount of the quantity of lectins. Lectins are a chemical launched by optimistic grains, legumes, nightshades, and chilies, that are a defending mechanism. (To handle of us or predators from consuming them.) They’re going to set off an inflammatory response all through the physique and make them extra sturdy to digest. Apparently, you soak the grains, put collectively dinner it up, and growth! The meals is approach gentler on the ol’ digestive tract. Sprouting, soaking and fermenting can all be setting pleasant methods to scale back lectins.
I’m an infinite fan of science and all that good points, however the #1 problem that equipped me on soaking grains: THE TEXTURE. Rice is tender and fluffy (not slimy and gummy) and oats lose that odd grainy chew. I figured I’d try soaking the oats for this recipe and was blown away by the superior texture. It truly is appreciated baked oatmeal, as a substitute of like a granola bar.
It jogs my memory of a baked model of the OG breakfast cookie, which has been a b-fast fave because of the daybreak of weblog time.
You most likely can profit from it scorching or chilly, with toppings, or by itself. I like it smeared with almond butter + topped with berries and cacao nibs.
(Consuming routine stats are correct proper right here)
Correct proper right here’s the recipe in case you’d want to present it a try! Pin in for subsequent week’s meal prep, and please let me know what you assume.
Chocolate Protein Oatmeal Bake
A healthful and scrumptious baked breakfast handle. It takes about 10 minutes to place collectively (merely don’t overlook to soak the oats upfront) and is an environment friendly present of protein, healthful fat and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10
- Full Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Elements
- 3 cups oats (soaked in water in a single day. Be sure that to make the most of gf oats in case you want it to be gluten-free)
- 3 scoops vanilla protein powder (I reap the advantages of Yard of Life grain-free from Thrive Market)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 mashed banana (in case you don’t like banana, try a container of applesauce as a substitute)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon MCT oil or liquid coconut oil
- Splash of chilly espresso (elective)
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Combine all components in an infinite bowl, and pour correct proper right into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Bake for 25-Half-hour, till set.
- Serve with toppings of alternative, or cowl and retailer all through the fridge.
Notes
- This oatmeal is just not massive candy, which makes it wonderful for a great deal of toppings! For people who’d favor a sweeter model, add additional maple syrup or try along with mini chocolate chips to the batter
Uncover: this oatmeal is just not massive candy, which makes it wonderful for a great deal of toppings! For people who’d favor a sweeter model, add additional maple syrup or try along with mini chocolate chips to the batter
1. Preheat the oven to 350.
2. Combine all components in an infinite bowl, and pour correct proper right into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
3. Bake for 25-Half-hour, till set.
4. Serve with toppings of alternative, or cowl and retailer all through the fridge.
Consuming routine stats.
What’s your breakfast obsession right now?
Have an lovely morning and I’ll see ya shortly with Friday Faves!
xo
Gina
Extra of my favourite breakfast recipes:
Pecan Pie Protein Oatmeal
20 healthful on-the-go breakfasts
Nana’s well-known egg dish
Healthful egg casserole with candy potatoes and turkey bacon
Cookie dough cereal
Paleo eggs in a basket
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