Starting your day with protein and fiber? That’s grown woman fuel. This one-skillet breakfast bake is your answer to “Why am I tired and cranky by 11 a.m.?” Packed with protein from ground meat and eggs and fiber from beans and veggies, it helps keep blood sugar steady, hormones happy, and mood swings in check – no mid-morning crashes or emergency oat milk lattes required. Bonus: it meal preps like a boss so you can hit the week with energy, focus, and fewer hangry vibes.
Adapted: Alexandra’s Kitchen
Base: 415 cal, 34 g Protein, 48 g carbs, 13 g fiber, 2 g fat
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
- 1 Serving (at least 25 g) of your favorite protein powder
- 1/3 cup of Steel Cut Oats
- 1 tsp vanilla (unless using flavored protein)
- Allulose, Stevia or Monk Fruit to flavor
- 3/4 cup water (little less for ticker texture) boiled and removed from heat
Topping Ideas
- Apple Pie: diced apples, cinnamon, ginger, chopped pecans or walnuts
- PB & J: peanut or seed butter, fresh chopped berries or a low sugar berry compote, sprinkle of hemp seeds
- Peach Cobbler: diced peaches, cinnamon, nutmeg, chopped almonds
- Black Forest: Dark chocolate chips, fresh or frozen black cherries, sprinkle of shredded coconut
Instructions:
- Mix all of the ingredients well, minus toppings, in a bowl or individual jars.
- Store in the fridge for at least 4 hours, better if closer to 12. You can prep this on your Sunday morning and put the toppings in before you go to bed so it’s ready to grab the next morning.
Notes:
- Batch this!! Make enough for your entire week – count out the days and make it ahead of time, so it’s just grab and go in the morning.
- All nutrition information was calculated using Cronometer
