High Protein Baked Vanilla Protein Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats (240 g)
• ⅓ cup flax meal (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (10 g)
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon fine salt
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup egg whites (whites of about 2 eggs, may sub an additional whole egg)
• 2 cups milk of choice (454g)
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (125-130 g)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ cup maple syrup (73 g)
• 2 servings Puori Vanilla Protein Powder (about 2/3 cup or 60 g if using Puori)

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×9 baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
2. 2In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, flax meal, chia seeds, baking powder, salt, whole eggs, egg whites, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir well. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the liquid to absorb into the dry ingredients.
3. 3After 10 minutes, add the protein powder and stir until well combined.
4. 4Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 34-38 minutes. After 20 minutes of baking, cover loosely with foil so the edges don’t get too dark.
5. 5Remove from the oven once the center of the baked oatmeal is slightly firm to touch or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. 6Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into 9 squares.
7. 7Serve with desired toppings of choice.
8. 8Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.