September 22, 2026

Stacey Hatfield

Stacey is a Melbourne based Qualified Nutritionist and Accredited Health Coach. Her personal health journey started due to a never ending cycle of having digestive issues, skin problems, a lack of energy, low immunity, moodiness and unwanted excess weight. She began to remove toxins out of her life and embraced natural living. She is extremely passionate about reducing the toxic load on our bodies and realised that it doesn’t have to be SO complicated. Feeling great is what mother nature intended for us! Learn more: naturalspoonfuls.com.au/

Baked Vanilla Bean Proats

Start your morning with warm, wholesome Baked Vanilla Bean Proats! Made with banana, rolled oats, pecans, maple syrup, and Pure Vanilla Bean Protein Powder, this cozy breakfast combines the comforting texture of baked oatmeal with a deliciously cake-like twist.

Rise and Shine: Warm & Wholesome Baked Vanilla Bean Proats!

If you love the comfort of a warm bowl of oatmeal but crave the cake-like texture of a fresh bakery treat, it’s time to upgrade your breakfast routine. Say hello to Baked Vanilla Bean Proats (protein oats) with our Pure Vanilla Bean Protein Powder!
This dish bakes up soft in the center with a light golden crust on top. Plus, it fills your kitchen with the cozy, irresistible aroma of warm vanilla and toasted pecans.

Why You’ll Fall in Love with This Recipe

Cake for Breakfast: Baking your oats transforms standard oatmeal into a warm, cakey, comforting dish.
Naturally Sweetened: Ripe banana and a splash of maple syrup give it a gentle, natural sweetness without any refined sugar.
Nutrient-Dense Fuel: Packed with complex carbs, healthy fats, and our Pure Vanilla Bean Protein Powder to keep you full and focused all morning.

BAKED VANILLA BEAN PROATS

Servings: 1

Ingredients:
1 Banana
1/3 cup Pure Vanilla Bean Protein Powder
1/3 cup Rolled Oats
1/3 cup Milk (I used coconut milk)
1 tsp Maple Syrup
1⁄2 tsp Baking Powder
1⁄4 cup Pecans, roughly chopped
Yoghurt, optional topping

Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees and grease a small baking ramekin.
2. Blitz all ingredients in a blender except pecans until combined.
3. Pour into a baking dish, stir through pecans and bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Serve dolloped with yoghurt.

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Chris Johns

Owner, Australian Natural Protein Company

Owner 25+ Years, Australian Army Veteran-Owned Business

Chris Johns is the owner of Australian Natural Protein Company, a proudly Australian and veteran-owned business. He took over the business in 2020 from a team of exercise scientists who were also passionate foodies, believing that great nutrition should never come at the expense of great taste. Chris has served in the Australian Army for more than 25 years as a decorated officer in the Royal Australian Engineers, with service including United Nations peacekeeping operations, the Middle East and multiple other deployments and activities. His military career has shaped the values that underpin the business: discipline, resilience, honesty, and commitment to excellence. When he's not working, you'll usually find Chris spending time with his family, getting outdoors, or thinking about how to make healthy living simpler and more enjoyable. He believes the best nutrition is the kind you'll actually look forward to having every day, and that philosophy is reflected in everything Australian Natural Protein Company creates.