This Snickerdoodle Protein Baked Oatmeal is the perfect healthy make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings! It’s gluten-free, vegan and packed with protein using HUM Nutrition Core Strength vegan vanilla protein powder.

This snickerdoodle baked oatmeal tastes just like a warm snickerdoodle cookie! The cinnamon sugar sprinkle that tops the warm and gooey cinnamon vanilla baked oatmeal gets caramelized in the oven and adds to the snickerdoodle cookie vibe. Definitely don’t skip it! If you need a lower sugar option, you can substitute monk fruit!

Most baked oatmeal recipes use eggs to boost the protein and act as a binder. Not this one! This vegan protein baked oatmeal uses flax, applesauce and HUM Nutrition Core Strength protein powder to boost the protein and bind the oatmeal together. It’s the perfect protein-packed make-ahead breakfast. You can eat it warm or cold, add a splash of milk or drizzle with almond butter or take it on the go or sit down and savory every bite! I love warming it up with a splash of milk and topping with almond butter for a protein-packed post workout breakfast. You’re going to love it!

Ingredients you’ll needs

Rolled oats – this creates the base on your baked oatmeal. It’s a great source of whole grains and soluble fiber. I don’t recommend steel cut or quick oats.

Protein powder – I recommend HUM Nutrition’s Core Strength vanilla plant-based protein powder for the best results. It’s made from a combination of pumpkin, hemp, and pea protein that packs in 20 grams of protein per serving.

Ground flax – this acts as a binder and replaces the eggs in this baked oatmeal. No need to make a flax egg before adding it to the mixture. Together with the oats, the flax absorbs enough liquid to hold the oatmeal together.

Baking powder + salt – essential for a little fluff and flavor.

Cream of tartar – while completely optional, cream of tartar is the ingredient in snickerdoodle cookies that give them their distinct ever-so-slightly tangy taste.

Cinnamon – we go a little heavy on the cinnamon to amp of the flavor and bring out that classic snickerdoodle flavor. I love Vietnamese cinnamon for it’s spice flavor profile but Ceylon cinnamon has more health benefits.

Almond butter – I recommend a natural almond butter made from just almonds. Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are my favorite to use in recipes. The best substitution is cashew butter but any nut or seed butter will work here if you’re in a pinch.

Applesauce – unsweetened applesauce adds a touch of sweetness and helps bind the oats together. You can sub banana but your oatmeal will have a slight banana taste. Although, snickerdoodle banana bread sounds delicious!

Almond milk – you need two cups of almond milk in addition to the applesauce. The oats, protein powder and flax are highly absorptive and soak up all the liquid. Any plant-based milk will work here.

Monk fruit or cane sugar – just a touch to mix with cinnamon for the snickerdoodle topping. This is what gives the recipe the classic crunchy cinnamon sugar snickerdoodle coating.

HUM NUTRITION’S CORE STRENGTH VANILLA PROTEIN POWDER

Like I mentioned before, the key to the best taste and texture for this vegan protein packed oatmeal is using HUM Nutrition’s Core Strength vanilla protein powder. I’m picky when it comes to protein powders. This one checks all the boxes for taste, texture and ingredients. Plus, I love that Core Strength promotes lean muscle mass and complements a well-rounded diet. It’s easy to add to smoothies, oatmeal, or recipes like these peanut butter protein bars. Let’s take a closer look at what makes it so great…

PLANT-BASED PROTEIN BLEND

HUM Nutrition’s Core Strength™ is a vegan protein powder made from pea, hemp and pumpkin seeds. It’s complemented by a natural vanilla flavor, and provides all 22 amino acids and 20 grams of protein per serving. It’s also low FODMAP certified by Monash University, ensuring that it’s easy to digest—especially for those who suffer from GI issues. Never heard of FODMAPs? They stand for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols. You can read more about FODMAPs here.

DIGESTION SUPPORT

In addition to the easily-digestible blend of plant-based protein, Core Strength goes to further support digestion with the addition of flax seed, digestive enzymes and probiotics. Flax seed provides both soluble + insoluble fiber. Digestive enzymes improve digestion + nutrient absorption. L. acidophilus is the most researched probiotic strain for gut health.

QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST

As with all of HUM’s supplements, Core Strength is formulated with clinically proven ingredients that are clean + natural, gluten-free, non-GMO and free of artificial colors, flavors + preservatives, triple-tested for purity + verified by independent labs for potency.

More Baked Oatmeal Recipes:

• • Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
  • Almond Butter Baked Oatmeal with Fresh Figs
  • Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
  • Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
  • Strawberry Baked Oatmeal with Hemp Seeds

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