Description
This Cinnamon Roll Protein Baked Oats recipe offers a delicious and healthy twist on your morning oats, without the need for protein powder. Combining rolled oats, ripe banana, Greek yogurt, and warm cinnamon spice, it creates a comforting, protein-packed breakfast that’s easy to prepare and bake. Topped with a smooth cream cheese and maple syrup drizzle, it delivers the sweet indulgence of a cinnamon roll with the nutritious benefits of whole ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Icing
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (for icing drizzle)
Additional
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small ramekin or an oven-safe bowl with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a blender or mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, mashed banana, Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Blend or stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring there are no large lumps.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the oat mixture into the prepared ramekin or oven-safe bowl. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is set and has turned slightly golden.
- Prepare Icing: While the oats bake, mix the cream cheese and 1 teaspoon of maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth and creamy, creating the icing drizzle.
- Cool and Drizzle: Once baked, remove the oats from the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes. Drizzle the cream cheese and maple syrup icing over the warm baked oats.
- Serve: Enjoy your warm, cinnamon-flavored protein baked oats immediately for a nourishing and comforting breakfast.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt for cottage cheese to maintain a similar protein boost with a different texture.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for extra texture and flavor variety.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut yogurt and plant-based milk of your choice.
- This recipe serves one, but can be easily doubled for additional servings.
