Description
Indulge in a nutritious and delicious breakfast with this High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal. Packed with protein and fiber, this baked oatmeal is a perfect way to start your day with a flavorful twist of cinnamon and vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Oatmeal Mixture:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional Drizzle:
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix the oatmeal mixture: In a large bowl, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the oatmeal mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until set and golden.
- Make the drizzle: While baking, whisk cream cheese, maple syrup, and milk until smooth for optional drizzle.
- Serve: Let the oatmeal cool slightly before drizzling with the cream cheese glaze. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use dairy-free alternatives for yogurt and protein powder for a dairy-free version.
- Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
