Planning ahead is key when you have little ones in the home to take care of. Parents often end up under nourished while managing a home. It does no one any favors - everyone is better when they’ve eaten a healthy, satisfying meal.

Here’s a baked oatmeal I prepped for the week. I added a bit of Greek yogurt and bee pollen this morning.

🥣 High-Protein Cranberry Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients (for an 8x8 pan)

- 2 cups organic sprouted rolled oats (I like One Degree brand)

- 1 ½ cups milk of choice (nondairy, goat, cow)

-½ cup plain Greek yogurt

- 3 pastured

-1 scoop (about 30 g) protein powder (I use equip unflavored)

- 2 tbsp chia seeds or basil seeds (optional)

- ¼ cup sprouted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

- ½ cup fresh cranberries (you can roughly chop them if large)

- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)

- 2 tbsp melted butter, coconut oil, or ghee (goat milk ghee works great)

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

- ½ tsp baking powder

- ½ tsp Ceylon cinnamon (optional but nice with cranberry)

- Pinch of salt

- ¼ cup dark chocolate chunks or chips

Instructions:

- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). - Grease your 8x8 glass baking dish with butter or ghee.

- In a large bowl, whisk together:

Eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, melted butter/ghee, and vanilla.

- Add in:

Oats, protein powder, chia seeds, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly combined.

- Fold in:

Cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and chocolate chunks.

- Pour into the prepared dish and smooth the top.

- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and edges are golden.

- Let it cool for 10–15 minutes before cutting into squares.

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