High-Protein Cinnamon Swirl Oats (Printable Version)

Protein-packed baked oats with cinnamon layers and buttery crumble topping for a hearty breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oat Base

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 scoop (1 oz) vanilla protein powder
05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Cinnamon Swirl

10 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
11 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Crumble Topping

12 - 1/3 cup rolled oats
13 - 2 tablespoons almond flour or all-purpose flour
14 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
15 - 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
17 - Pinch of salt

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a blender, combine all oat base ingredients. Blend until mostly smooth while maintaining some oat texture.
03 - Pour half of the blended oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together coconut sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture over the oat layer in the dish.
05 - Pour the remaining oat mixture over the cinnamon swirl, spreading to cover evenly.
06 - Sprinkle the reserved cinnamon sugar mixture over the top layer of oats.
07 - In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt. Mix with a fork until crumbly texture forms.
08 - Evenly distribute crumble mixture over the oat cake. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
09 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • High in Protein: Each serving provides 16g of protein to keep you full and satisfied.
  • Delicious Texture: Blending the oats creates a tender, cake-like base that pairs perfectly with the crumbly topping.
  • Classic Coffee Cake Flavor: Get all the nostalgic cinnamon-sugar flavor in a health-conscious breakfast.
  • Meal Prep Friendly: Easy to bake in advance and slice for a quick morning meal.
02 -
  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free oats and almond flour to keep this dish entirely gluten-free.
  • Texture Balance: If using Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese, the batter may be slightly thicker, so keep an eye on the bake time.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days for a quick, ready-to-eat breakfast.
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