Description
A healthier, high-protein breakfast option that captures the nostalgic flavors of traditional cinnamon rolls in a delicious oat bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or cinnamon flavor)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking dish by lightly greasing it with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, and cinnamon, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts or raisins.
- Spread the batter evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle a tablespoon of cinnamon over the top and gently swirl it in.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, slice, and serve warm with toppings as desired.
Notes
You can customize the recipe by adding different fruits, nuts, or spices based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll, oatmeal bake, high protein, breakfast, healthy, easy, nutritious