Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of a cinnamon roll with this protein-packed twist on baked oats. Made without protein powder, this hearty and satisfying breakfast will keep you energized all morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Oat Mixture:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil or butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
For the Icing (optional):
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- Splash of milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a small ramekin or oven-safe bowl.
- Mix the oat mixture: In a blender or mixing bowl, combine oats, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, egg, maple syrup, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Prepare the swirl: Mix melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and maple syrup in a bowl. Drizzle over the oat batter and swirl gently.
- Bake: Bake for 25–28 minutes until set and golden.
- Make the icing: Whisk together Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and milk for optional icing.
- Serve: Let the baked oats cool slightly, then drizzle with icing before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use non-dairy yogurt and milk alternative.
- You can double the recipe and bake in a small baking dish for more servings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
