High-Protein Baked Oat Cups (Vanilla / Salted Caramel / Chocolate options)

Start your day right or refuel after your workout with these delicious, protein baked oat cups featuring Organic Innovation’s 100% Natural Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate. Available Flavouring in three indulgent flavours -Vanilla, Salted Caramel, and Chocolate – these portable, nutritious treats deliver 18–22g of protein per serving while satisfying your sweet cravings the healthy way. Perfect for busy mornings, afternoon snacks, or guilt-free desserts, these baked oat cups are ready in under 30 minutes and stay fresh all week.

High-Protein Baked Oat Cups Recipe

Choose Your Flavor: Vanilla | Salted Caramel | Chocolate

 Servings & Macros

Makes: ~6 cups

Protein per cup: ~18–22g (depending on whey flavour & add-ins)

Sugar: Moderately low (using natural sweeteners)

Fibre: Good source from rolled oats

Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 18–22 minutes

Servings & Macros (estimate, adjust based on exact ingredients)

• Makes ~ 6 cups
• Approx per cup: ~ 18–22 g protein (depending on whey flavour & add-ins)
• Moderately low in sugar (using natural sweeteners)
• Good fibre from oats

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
• 1 cup (approx 120 g) unsweetened Greek yogurt or low-fat cottage cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ scoops Organic Innovation grass-fed whey isolate (vanilla, salted caramel or chocolate)
• 1/3 cup milk or milk alternative (almond, oat, cow’s)
• 2 Tbsp nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
• 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup (or adjust sweetener to taste)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp sea salt
• Optional mix-ins / toppings:
   • For vanilla base: a handful of berries, or chopped nuts, or shredded coconut
   • For salted caramel: swirl a small amount of date caramel or a little extra salted caramel flavour, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top
   • For chocolate: add 1 Tbsp cocoa powder (reduce oats slightly) or 1 Tbsp chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat & prep
   Preheat oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Line a 6-cup muffin tray or silicone muffin cups (or use a 9×9 cm square pan and cut into pieces later) with muffin liners or grease lightly.
2. Mix dry ingredients
   In a bowl, whisk together oats, whey isolate, baking powder and salt. If doing the chocolate version, include cocoa powder here.
3. Mix wet ingredients
   In another mixing bowl, whisk eggs + yogurt + milk + nut butter + honey/maple syrup until smooth and uniform.
4. Combine
   Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, stir until combined. Let it sit ~ 2 minutes to allow oats to soften.
5. Add mix-ins & distribute
   Fold in any optional bits (berries, nuts, chocolate chips).
   Divide mixture evenly into the muffin cups (or the baking pan).
6. Top (optional)
   For salted caramel version, you can swirl in extra date caramel or drizzle lightly and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt. For chocolate, top with a few chocolate chips.
7. Bake
   Bake for about 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are set and lightly golden. A toothpick inserted into the centre should come out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
8. Cool & enjoy
   Let them cool in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Serve warm or at room temp. You can reheat slightly (10–15 s in microwave) if desired.
9. Storage
   Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. You can also freeze, then thaw or microwave to reheat.

Tips & variations

• For higher protein, add an extra ½ scoop whey and reduce oats by ~2 Tbsp (adjust liquid accordingly).
• Use Greek yogurt / cottage cheese with high protein content to boost the final protein.
• To make them more dessert-like, top with a dollop of Greek yogurt + drizzle of warmed salted caramel or melted dark chocolate.
• For a chocolate salted caramel twist: use chocolate whey + swirl salted caramel.
• If the mixture feels too thick, add a splash more milk; too runny, add a few more oats.

Why this recipe works well with your whey isolate & flavours

• The oat + yogurt base gives structure and moisture so the whey doesn’t make it dry.
• Vanilla, chocolate or salted caramel whey can all be accommodated by optional swaps (cocoa, caramel swirl, etc.).
• These cups are portable, satisfying, and feel like a treat while being healthy and protein-packed.

How to enjoy / serving ideas

• Have one for breakfast with berries or banana slices.
• A mid-afternoon snack with a cup of tea or coffee.
• Serve slightly warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt or ricotta and a drizzle of honey.
• Pair with fresh fruit for dessert.

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