
HIGH PROTEIN VEGAN BERRY BAKED OATS


What's great about it
Wake up to your new morning breakfast. This recipe is vegan, high in protein, omega 3, antioxidants and fibre as well as being sugar-free. You won’t believe how amazing this tastes. This is currently my new obsession, and I normally make a batch on Sunday and divide it into portions so I can enjoy it throughout the week.
Featuring Healthy Chef Organic Pea Protein, this blend is packed with essential amino acids + protein to keep you feeling satisfied and sustain lean, toned muscle. Healthy Chef Chai Latte is in this delicious breakfast as well to add a delicate spiced flavour. Our Chai Latte blend is sugar-free, vegan and made with antioxidant-rich Rooibos tea.
These baked oats are delicious hot or cold, served with plant milk or a good dollop of yoghurt.
Ingredients
Serves 6
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups unsweetened almond milk, or your choice of plant milk
2 tablespoons Healthy Chef Organic Pea Protein - Vanilla or Natural
1 - 2 teaspoons Healthy Chef Chai Latte
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ cups blueberries
¼ cup walnuts, chopped
3 figs halved, optional
maple syrup, optional
hot or cold milk, to serve
Method
COMBINE the oats, milk, pea protein, chai latte, vanilla, baking powder, ¾ of the berries and walnuts into a bowl. Mix well. Allow this to soak for 15 minutes or better still a few hours to allow the oats to soften and absorb the milk.
POUR the mixture into a baking dish, Top with reserved berries and figs, if using.
BAKE for 30 - 40 minutes in a preheated oven 180°C fan forced.
SERVE warm or cold with hot or cold milk and enjoy. Drizzle over a little maple if you want it sweeter.
ENJOY and be nourished.
Notes and Inspiration
For a gluten-free version, you can use rolled quinoa, rice or buckwheat in place of the oats.