Description
A warm, comforting dish that blends the familiar flavors of cinnamon rolls with the wholesome goodness of oats, packed with protein for a nutritious breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup liquid egg whites
- 2 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener (or preferred zero-calorie sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, liquid egg whites, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Transfer the oatmeal base to the greased baking dish.
- Mix cinnamon swirl ingredients until a paste forms and dollop over the oatmeal base.
- Swirl the mixture gently into the oatmeal base with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes, then prepare icing.
- Mix icing ingredients until smooth and adjust consistency with almond milk if needed.
- Drizzle icing over baked oatmeal, slice, and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll, baked oatmeal, high protein, breakfast, meal prep