Description
Indulge in a delicious twist on traditional oatmeal with this High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal. Packed with protein and flavor, this baked oatmeal is a perfect make-ahead breakfast option that will keep you satisfied and energized throughout the morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Oatmeal Mixture:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Glaze:
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine and bake: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mix, spread in baking dish, and bake for 30–35 minutes until set.
- Make glaze: Whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle glaze over baked oatmeal before serving.
Notes
- For extra cinnamon roll flavor, add a cinnamon and brown sugar swirl to the batter.
- To make it dairy-free, use dairy-free yogurt and cream cheese alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
