Why You'll Love This Protein Bake
This recipe combines cozy fall flavors with a simple ingredient list and a serious protein boost. The secret?? Our Uncle Slam Apple Pie Grass-Fed Whey.
Uncle Slam provides 22 grams of protein per scoop and 100 calories, with 0 grams of added sugar. What makes the seasonal Apple Pie flavor especially fun for this recipe is that the flavor comes from real freeze-dried apple powder and cinnamon.
Add oats, apples, egg whites, cottage cheese, and flax, and you've got a protein-packed bake that works for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert.
SEASONAL: Uncle Slam Apple Pie Grass Fed Protein
$69.99
What You'll Need
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1½ cups rolled oats (161g)
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1 cup diced apple (112g)
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1½ cups milk (360g)
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¾ cup liquid egg whites (180g)
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¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese (180g)
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1 cup Uncle Slam Apple Pie Grass-Fed Whey Protein (120g)
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¼ cup flax meal (26g)
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2 tablespoons vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons cinnamon
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1½ teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
How to Make Apple Cinnamon Protein Bake
1. Prep your oven.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Line a 9x13-inch casserole dish with parchment paper.
2. Blend.
Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy. Yes, that's really it.
3. Bake.
Pour the batter into your parchment-lined baking dish. Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the center is set.
If you're making a larger batch for 12+ servings, you can use a sheet pan instead of a casserole dish.
4. Cool, slice, and enjoy.
Let the bake cool slightly before slicing. For meal prep, portion it into individual servings and store in an airtight container or baggie in the refrigerator.
How to Serve It
The beauty of this recipe is that you can take it in a few different directions.
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For breakfast: Warm up a slice and add a dollop of Greek yogurt or Cool Whip.
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For a snack: Slice it into individual portions, pop one into a baggie, and take it with you for an easy, nutrient-dense snack.
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For dessert: Warm it up and top it with sautéed apple slices and a drizzle of caramel sauce. You could even add a little extra cinnamon on top.
Make It Your Own
Want even more….
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apple flavor? Add additional diced apple to the batter before baking.
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crunch? Top individual servings with chopped walnuts or pecans.
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sweetness? Add a little maple syrup, honey, or your favorite sweetener.
And if you're making this for meal prep, you can portion it into 6, 8, or 10 servings depending on how substantial you want each serving to be.
Nutrition
The brands used to calculate the macros are indicated below, but the entire recipe contains approximately:
1,785 calories
174g protein
185g carbohydrates
34g fat
We recommend slicing it into 8 squares…but you could also do:
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6 squares: 298 calories | 29g protein | 31g carbs | 6g fat
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*8 squares: 223 calories | 22g protein | 23g carbs | 4g fat
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10 squares: 179 calories | 17g protein | 19g carbs | 3g fat
Here are the brands used for macro calculations and quality recommendations:
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Rolled oats - Bob’s Red Mill Protein Oats
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Milk - Kirkland Signature, Almond Milk, Original Unsweetened
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Low-fat cottage cheese - Kalona Supernatural
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Uncle Slam grass-fed whey protein - by Earth Fed Muscle
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Flax meal - Bob's Red Mill
OF COURSE: The Nutrition will vary depending on the specific milk, cottage cheese, and other brands used.