Baked Peach Oats

High-Protein Peach Baked Oatmeal 

This baked peach oatmeal recipe is a part of my “Shop My Pantry” series on Instagram, alongside my lemon mascarpone pasta and chocolate mousse parfaits! The goal of the series is to create simple, delicious recipes using ingredients I already have on hand, and oats are one thing that I always keep stocked in my pantry. 

I also had a few peaches from my local farmers’ market to use up this week, so I knew a peach-inspired breakfast was in order! And since you guys have loved my peaches ‘n cream overnight oats, creating baked oatmeal with peaches felt like a must. I’m happy to say that this recipe has all the sweet, fruity flavor of the no-bake version but with a warm twist that makes it a little more comforting. I love topping these oats with dollops of thick and creamy Greek yogurt for a healthy summer breakfast that tastes like dessert!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick + Easy – The oven does most of the heavy lifting for this recipe. Just blend the ingredients, and let them bake. You’ll have a complete breakfast ready to eat in under an hour! 
• Make Ahead – Leftovers store and reheat super well, making this peach baked oatmeal great for meal prep. 
• 24 Grams Protein – With an egg, cottage cheese, and protein powder, these oats are full of different types of protein and have 24 grams per serving. 
• Taste + Texture – Soft and almost cake-like, these baked oats remind me of peach cobbler. The juicy peaches and caramelized cinnamon-sugar topping add the perfect balance of sweetness and warm spice in every bite! 

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Ingredients

• Banana – This adds sweetness. Use ripe bananas as you would for healthier banana bread! 
• Maple Syrup – This enhances the sweetness of the fruit, limiting the amount of refined sugar in the recipe. You can substitute honey, if preferred, but keep in mind that the flavor will be slightly more floral. 
• Egg – This acts as a binder, helping the oats hold their shape once baked. 
• Cottage Cheese – This not only boosts the protein but also creates a softer, almost creamy texture. Full-fat cottage cheese creates the best taste and texture, but any percentage will work. 
• Vanilla
• Rolled Oats – These form the base of the oats. Use certified gluten-free oats if needed! And do not substitute steel-cut oats or quick oats, or the texture won’t be the same. 
• Protein Powder – I love to include vanilla protein powder for a peaches-and-cream taste, but almond flour also works if you don’t have protein on hand. 
• Baking Soda
• Salt

Toppings

• Peaches – Fresh, ripe peaches become tender and juicy as they bake. I don’t recommend using frozen or canned peaches! They add too much moisture to the oats. 
• Brown Sugar – This creates a sweet, caramelized topping that gives the oats a peach cobbler-inspired finish.
• Cinnamon – Just a dash adds warm spice, giving the oats lots of depth. 

How to Make Peach Baked Oatmeal

This peach oatmeal bake looks fancy, but it’s so simple to prepare! All you need is a blender and two small ramekins or one small baking dish. Here’s how to make Peach Baked Oatmeal: 

1. Blend the ingredients – Add all the ingredients to a blender, and pulse until they’re well combined and mostly smooth. It’s okay if there are a few small lumps! 
2. Bake – Pour the batter into two ramekins or into a small baking dish, and add the toppings. Then, bake until the oats are set, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 
3. Cool – Let the oats cool in the oven for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack, and let them cool completely before serving. 

Tips

• Use ripe peaches. Sweet, juicy peaches will provide the best flavor and natural sweetness. If peaches are a little firm, let them ripen on the counter for a day or two before baking.
• Blend until mostly smooth. Blending the oats creates the soft, cake-like texture that makes baked oats so delicious. A few small oat pieces are perfectly fine, but we definitely want the cottage cheese to be smooth. 
• Place a sheet pan underneath. Depending on the size of the ramekins or baking dish used, the batter may bubble up slightly as it bakes. So, I like to set my ramekins or baking dish on top of a baking sheet to catch any spills and keep my oven clean! 
• Cover if the topping browns too quickly. If the cinnamon sugar topping is getting too dark before the center is fully baked, loosely tent the dish with foil for the remaining bake time to help the center set without burning the topping. 
• Mix in the peaches. I’ve found that the oats bake better if the peaches are chopped and folded into the batter. You don’t get the pretty caramelized topping, but the oats are still tasty! Either way works. Test both, and see what you like best!
• Cool before serving. The baked oats will continue to set as they cool. Let them rest for at least 5 to 10 minutes before digging in so they hold their shape when served. 

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Variations 

Use Different Fruit. Swap the peaches for nectarines, plums, blueberries, raspberries, or chopped strawberries depending on what’s in season and what you have on hand.

Boost the Protein. Add an extra scoop of protein powder and a splash of milk, or serve the baked oats with Greek yogurt for an even higher-protein breakfast.

Add Warm Spices. Mix cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom into the batter to enhance the warm flavor of the topping. 

Add Mix-Ins. Stir white chocolate chips, chopped pecans, walnuts, shredded coconut, or flax seeds into the batter before baking for even more flavor and a different texture. 

Topping Ideas & Serving Suggestions 

With the peach topping, this peach baked oatmeal is delicious on its own, served warm, at room temperature, or even cold straight from the fridge. You can never go wrong with toppings, though, right? Some of my faves include whipped cream, coconut flakes, Greek yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, almond butter, peanut butter, or even healthy homemade granola. 

During the week, I serve these oats on their own, often with a vanilla latte. However, if I’m hosting a breakfast or brunch, I like to add a few extra options, like my Whole30 healthy breakfast casserole, homemade egg bites, or hard-boiled eggs, too.

How to Store

I love this peach baked oatmeal for meal prep! Once cool, I cover the ramekins or transfer leftovers to an airtight container. They stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

To serve, I thaw frozen oats in the fridge overnight. Then, I warm them in 30-60 second intervals in the microwave, adding a splash of milk as needed to loosen the oats back up if they look a little dry. 

More Ways to Use Oats

• Berry Overnight Oats
• Dark Chocolate Breakfast Protein Oats
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
• Strawberry Overnight Oats Recipe
• Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
• Easy Blueberry Chia Overnight Oats

Healthy Peach Recipes You’ll Love

• Peach Smoothie
• Coconut Peach Popsicles
• Fresh Peach Muffins
• Peach Mozzarella Salad
• Peaches and Cream Popsicles
• Chia Seed French Toast w/ Peach Compote