Description
Skip the sugary bakery line and bake this High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal right at home for a cozy, cinnamon-swirled breakfast that actually keeps you full. This easy recipe combines hearty rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, creamy Greek yogurt, and a ribbon of brown sugar–cinnamon swirl, then finishes with a quick cream cheese icing on top. It feels like a warm cinnamon roll in a pan but works perfectly for quick breakfast ideas, healthy snacks, high-protein meal prep, and easy dinner or breakfast-for-dinner food ideas when you want comfort without the crash.
Ingredients
2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 scoop vanilla protein powder about 30 grams
1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1 and 12 cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and 12 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
1 and 12 teaspoons baking powder
14 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
2 ounces softened cream cheese
14 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk for thinning icing
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F 175°C and lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl whisk together the eggs egg whites Greek yogurt almond milk maple syrup and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
3. Add the rolled oats vanilla protein powder 1 teaspoon of the ground cinnamon baking powder and salt to the bowl and stir until all of the oats are coated and no dry pockets of powder remain.
4. In a small bowl stir together the brown sugar and the remaining 12 teaspoon ground cinnamon to make the cinnamon swirl mixture.
5. Pour about two thirds of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer with a spatula.
6. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar cinnamon mixture evenly over the oats then pour the remaining oat mixture on top and smooth again.
7. Sprinkle the rest of the brown sugar cinnamon mixture over the surface and use a butter knife to gently drag through the batter in a few figure eight motions to create swirls without overmixing.
8. Bake the oatmeal for 30 to 35 minutes or until the center is set the edges are lightly golden and the top looks dry rather than wet.
9. Remove the pan from the oven and let the baked oatmeal cool for about 10 to 15 minutes while you prepare the icing.
10. In a small bowl whisk together the softened cream cheese powdered sugar 1 tablespoon of milk and the extra splash of vanilla if using until smooth adding a little more milk as needed to reach a drizzleable consistency.
11. Drizzle the cream cheese icing over the warm baked oatmeal in thin ribbons then slice into squares.
12. Serve warm with extra Greek yogurt fruit or nuts if desired and store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
Notes
For the best texture avoid overbaking the oatmeal—pull it from the oven as soon as the center is set and the top looks dry; baking too long can make the oats tough and dry instead of soft and cinnamon-roll-like.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 190
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 16
- Cholesterol: 65
Keywords: high protein breakfast, baked oatmeal, cinnamon roll oatmeal, healthy snack, meal prep breakfast, easy breakfast recipe