Air Fryer Baked Oatmeal (High Protein & No Banana!)

Try these quick 10-minute air fryer baked oats! A healthy, single-serve air fryer protein oatmeal recipe made with yogurt, no egg, and no banana.

If you are looking for a fast, healthy and fiber rich breakfast (or snack!) that tastes like dessert on those busy mornings, you have to try these air fryer baked oats.

Honestly, this recipe is so incredibly easy that I made it three times in just one week! It makes a good post-workout snack-I actually ate it in the evening after the gym because it hits those sweet cravings perfectly while giving you a huge hit of protein.

It is also a really nice, quick alternative to traditional hot baked oats. If you are tired of cold overnight oats but don't have 30 minutes to wait for the oven to preheat, this air fryer oatmeal bake is your solution. It is a single-serve recipe that takes 2 minutes to prep and exactly 10 minutes to cook.

And the best part? We are making air fryer protein oats by using vanilla protein powder for sweetness and Greek yogurt for extra protein! This oats recipe is completely banana-free, egg-free, and perfect for when you need a satisfying meal in a hurry.

Ingredients for Air fryer Baked Oatmeal with Protein

This air fryer oatmeal recipe uses just 6 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. It is an air fryer baked oats no banana and air fryer baked oats no egg recipe, making it incredibly easy to throw together!

• Instant or Quick Oats: These work best because they break down quickly and yield a softer, cake-like texture.
  • Substitutes: Use gluten free oats if needed.
• Puffed Rice Cereal: This adds a really fun, hidden crunch! You can also just substitute this with more oats if you prefer.
  • Substitutes: Rice krispies cereal or any other plain cereal works. Alternatively use additional oats.
• Vanilla Protein Powder: This is what turns it into air fryer protein oatmeal! I recommend a whey-casein from Quest for the best texture, but a whey protein or plant-based one works too.
  • Note: If your protein power is not sweet enough, add in some stevia sweetener; Taste an add according to your sweetness preference.
• Baking Powder: To help the oats rise and get fluffy.
• Unsweetened Almond Milk: To bring the batter together.
  • Substitutes: Non-dairy milk (Soy milk, oat milk) or regular milk will work here.
• Non-Fat Greek Yogurt: To make these air fryer baked oats with yogurt incredibly creamy and moist on the inside, while boosting the protein even more!
  • Substitutes: Full fat Greek Yogurt, Coconut yogurt or any other thick yogurt.

Variations and Tips to make Air Fryer Protein Baked Oatmeal

• Make it Vegan: To make this vegan, simply use a dairy-free yogurt (like coconut yogurt) and a plant-based vanilla protein powder like KOS, Truvani or Birdman.
  
• Options for other flavors:
  • Add in some cinnamon into the batter
  • Add cocoa powder and use chocolate protein powder for a different flavor profile
    
• Topping Ideas: Top your warm oats with
  • fruit (roasted fresh berries or banana are great)
  • a big drizzle of almond butter, peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter)
  • nuts (walnuts, almonds, pistachios or other)
  • pure maple syrup, honey or brown sugar
  • sugar-free chocolate chips or white chocolate chips

• Storage & Reheating: If you want to meal prep, you can store these baked oats in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container. For reheating, just pop them in the microwave for 45-60 seconds until warm.

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