Christmas Baked Oats Without Bananas
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Christmas Baked Oats Without Bananas
Description
Christmas Baked Oats Without Bananas offers a protein-rich breakfast baked in a loaf pan, flavored with peppermint extract and accented by crushed candy canes. This recipe avoids bananas, producing a lighter, chewier texture rather than the creamy thick consistency banana often provides. The oat base includes rolled oats blended with egg whites, collagen powder, honey, and plant-based milk, which contribute to moistness and structure. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit yields a firm yet tender loaf that can be sliced and topped as desired.
The addition of crushed candy canes provides crisp bursts of mint flavor throughout, creating a festive aroma and mouthfeel that pairs well with neutral oat and collagen powder flavors. Baking time is approximately 40-50 minutes in a lined loaf pan to prevent sticking. Optional sprinkles add visual appeal and a subtle sugary crunch.
This baked oats dish can be prepared ahead by blending and refrigerating the mixture overnight before baking. Variations include swapping candy canes for chocolate chips or regular sprinkles for a less holiday-specific treat. Lining the pan is important to ease removal, and using silicone molds reduces bake time to around 20 minutes. Note that vegan vanilla protein powders are not suitable substitutes for collagen in this recipe, and replacing honey with maple syrup may alter the texture.
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups rolled oats
- ⅓ cup egg white
- ¼ cup collagen powder
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup hemp milk or almond milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 large candy canes crushed
- 1 tbs Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- In a blender, combine all the ingredients except the candy canes.
- Process for 1-2 minutes.
- Portion out the blended baked oats mixture a lined 8.5 x4 inch loaf pan.
- Stir in the crushed candy canes and sprinkles.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes keeping an eye on it at the end.
- Remove them from the oven and let it cool for five minutes before slicing and topping with your favorite whipped cream or nut butter and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not worry if some oats remain chunky after blending; distribute the mixture evenly to avoid uneven texture.
- Use a lined loaf pan to prevent the baked oats from sticking and facilitate easy removal.
- This recipe can be prepared ahead by blending and refrigerating overnight; allow it to reach room temperature before baking.
- For non-holiday versions, replace candy canes with chocolate chips or regular sprinkles.
- Silicone baking molds allow smaller portions and reduce baking time to about 20 minutes.
- Do not substitute collagen powder with vegan vanilla protein powder, as it affects the recipe's texture.
- Using maple syrup instead of honey may change the texture slightly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 61IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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