High-Protein Warm Vanilla Apple Oat Bake
This high-protein warm vanilla apple oat bake has all the cozy fall flavors of baked oatmeal — sweet apple, cinnamon, and vanilla — but with an extra protein boost from Greek yogurt and Fairlife milk. It’s creamy, nourishing, and perfect for meal prep or a cozy fall morning breakfast.
Creator: Leslie Stokes
If cozy fall mornings had a flavor, it would taste like this High-Protein Warm Vanilla Apple Oat Bake. The smell alone — warm cinnamon, sweet baked apples, and vanilla drifting through the kitchen — makes it feel like the start of a slow Saturday morning (even when it’s a busy weekday).
This recipe takes the classic baked oatmeal you know and love and gives it a protein-packed twist with Greek yogurt and Fairlife milk. The result is a creamy, custardy oat bake that feels indulgent but keeps you full all morning. The Greek yogurt makes it super moist, the Fairlife adds creaminess and protein, and a scoop of vanilla protein powder gives it an extra boost if you’re tracking macros.
I love to serve mine warm straight from the oven with a pat of peanut butter that melts over the top and a splash of milk poured around the edges. It’s nostalgic, cozy, and honestly tastes like dessert for breakfast. You can even prep it ahead for the week — just portion it into containers and warm it up in the microwave with a little milk when you’re ready to eat.
And because I can’t leave well enough alone when it comes to flavor, I’ve started adding dried cranberries or chopped pecans for a little texture. You could easily swap in pears or use pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon for a fall remix.
This recipe is everything I want this time of year — quick to throw together, warm and comforting, and healthy enough to eat every day. Whether you’re baking it for a cozy Sunday brunch or for your weekday meal prep, it’s a simple way to bring a little fall magic into your mornings.
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High-Protein Warm Vanilla Apple Oat Bake
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup Fairlife milk or milk of choice
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt for creaminess + protein
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder optional but boosts protein
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- 1 large apple diced
- Optional: ¼ cup dried cranberries for extra sweetness
Optional toppings:
- Chopped pecans
- Peanut or almond butter drizzle
- Warm milk poured over top
- Dollop of Greek yogurt
Let's Make It
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Stir in oats, protein powder (if using), and diced apples until well combined.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and golden on the edges.
- Serve warm with a spoonful of peanut butter and a splash of milk over top.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per serving, using Fairlife milk and protein powder, topped with peanut butter and 1/2 milk)
Calories: 335
Protein: 29 g
Carbs: 33 g
Fat: 9 g
Fiber: 4 g
Without protein powder: ~16 g protein per serving.
