Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (160 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups (340 g) 2% cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) ultra-filtered fat-free milk
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 2 scoops (about 60 g) vanilla whey protein isolate
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- Cooking spray or a small amount of butter for the baking dish
- 1 medium ripe but firm banana, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped pecans, optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats, whey protein, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, 2 bananas, maple syrup, and vanilla to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture over the oats and stir well. Let stand for 5 minutes. If the mixture looks unusually thick because of your protein powder, stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons additional milk.
- Spread the oat mixture evenly in the prepared dish. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set and an instant-read thermometer in the middle reaches 160°F.
- During the final few minutes of baking, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced banana, brown sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, gently turning once, until glossy and lightly caramelized.
- Spoon the warm caramelized bananas and any skillet syrup over the baked oats. Let the pan rest for 10 minutes.
- Cut into 6 portions. Serve warm, with optional chopped pecans or plain Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
- The nutrition estimate is for 1 of 6 servings and excludes optional pecans and other serving toppings.
- Different protein powders absorb liquid differently. Add a small splash of milk before baking if the mixture becomes much thicker than ordinary oatmeal batter.
- This is a Bananas Foster-inspired breakfast rather than a traditional dessert preparation; the flavor comes from caramelized banana, butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Refrigerate cooked portions promptly and use within 3 to 4 days. Egg-containing dishes should be cooked to 160°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
- Diet: High Protein, Vegetarian