Almond Croissant Baked Oats

Ingredients

• 220 g rolled oats
• 160 g apple sauce (or 2 ripe bananas, mashed)
• 60 g protein powder (or substitute with oat flour)
• 400 ml milk of choice (up to 425ml)
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 2 tbsp ground almonds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
• 50 g almond butter
• 40 g flaked almonds
• icing sugar (to sprinkle (optional))

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C fan (350°F).

2. 2

   Grease a baking dish with a little oil or butter.

3. 3

   In the greased baking dish, combine the rolled oats, apple sauce (or mashed bananas), protein powder (or oat flour), milk, baking powder, and almond extract. Mix well until thoroughly combined.

4. 4

   In a separate small bowl, mix together the ground almonds, maple syrup (or honey), and almond butter until a paste forms.

5. 5

   Spoon the almond butter mixture over the top of the oat base and spread it evenly.

6. 6

   Finish by sprinkling the flaked almonds over the top.

7. 7

   Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the oats are set and the top is lightly golden.

8. 8

   Allow the dish to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with icing sugar if using. For clean slices, leave to cool completely (around 2 hours) before cutting.

Notes

Keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days. Serve with Greek yogurt and an extra drizzle of almond butter for a balanced meal.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• baked oats
• meal prep
• high protein
• high fiber
• vegetarian
• almond croissant