Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on traditional oatmeal with this High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal recipe. Packed with protein and comforting flavors, this baked oatmeal is perfect for a satisfying and nutritious breakfast.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30g)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
For Cinnamon Swirl:
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional Glaze:
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Splash of milk (to thin)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and protein powder.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted coconut oil.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and mix well. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Create cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the oatmeal and swirl lightly with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Cool and serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, prepare the glaze by whisking together yogurt, maple syrup, and milk, and drizzle over the oatmeal.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze individual squares for grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Use a plant-based protein powder for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
