Description
Indulge in a guilt-free breakfast with this protein-packed twist on classic cinnamon rolls. This Cinnamon Roll Protein Baked Oatmeal is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day.
Ingredients
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For the Baked Oatmeal:
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup liquid egg whites
- 2 tablespoons monk sugar (or zero-calorie sugar)
- 1 cup rolled oats, dry
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting:
- 2 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon monk sugar (or any zero-calorie sugar)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baked Oatmeal: Whisk together almond milk, Greek yogurt, liquid egg whites, and vanilla extract. Add monk sugar to the wet ingredients.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Mix the wet and dry ingredients and allow the mixture to soak for several hours until thickened.
- Bake: Pour the oat batter into a prepared pan and bake at 350°F for 45-60 minutes, or until set.
- Prepare the Frosting: Whisk together cream cheese, monk sugar, and enough almond milk to achieve a smooth, runny consistency.
- Serve: Top the baked oatmeal with the frosting before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll, Protein, Baked Oatmeal, Healthy Breakfast
