Love almond croissants but want to swap for something healthier?

These Almond Baked Oats are the ultimate healthy hack to get the same sweet almondy taste but packed with 19g of protein per serving.

Swirled with a creamy almond butter filling and topped with crunchy almond flakes, these baked oats are a healthy treat for breakfast or are a great option as a post-workout snack.

Plus, they’re perfect for meal prep – so what’s not to love?

Serves: 4

Prep time: 10

Cook time: 25

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 egg

• 40g almond butter

• 2 tsp maple syrup

• 1 medium banana, mashed

• 200g oats

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 60g vanilla protein powder

• 280ml unsweetened almond milk

• 120g SKYR yoghurt

• 25g flaked almonds

• ½ tsp icing sugar

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 180c.

2. Whisk together egg, almond butter and maple syrup to create the almond filling and set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl add mashed banana, oats, baking powder, vanilla protein powder and mix well.

4. Add SKYR yoghurt and almond milk and combine well.

5. Add two thirds of the oat mixture to a greased baking dish and top with almond filling.

6. Then top with the remaining oat mixture and sprinkle over flaked almonds

7. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes

8. Once removed from the oven, set aside and sieve over icing sugar.

Top Tip: Make 3-4 portions in advance and leave to cool completely before refrigerating. Reheat in microwave for 30 seconds for a freshly baked taste. This baked oat recipe will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Want inspiration for more healthy sweet treats? Check out our other dessert recipes!