High-Protein Cinnamon Swirl Oats (Printable)

Protein-rich baked oats with cinnamon and crumbly topping for a warm, hearty morning start.

# What You 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:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Combine all oat base ingredients in a blender and blend until mostly smooth while maintaining some oat texture.
03 - Pour half of the blended oat mixture into the prepared baking dish and distribute evenly.
04 - Mix cinnamon swirl ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle half of the mixture over the oat layer.
05 - Spread the remaining half of the oat mixture over the cinnamon swirl layer.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture over the top oat layer.
07 - Combine all crumble topping ingredients in a separate bowl until crumbly, then evenly distribute over the oat mixture.
08 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until the center is fully set and the top achieves a golden brown color.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before cutting into portions. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein (16g per serving) to keep you full and energized
  • Perfect for meal prep – make once and enjoy all week
  • Satisfies sweet cravings in a nutritious way
  • Simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry
  • Versatile – can be customized with your favorite add-ins
02 -
  • For extra protein, add 1/4 cup of chopped nuts or a scoop of collagen peptides to the oat base
  • Let the baked oats rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting for cleaner slices
  • If you prefer a sweeter breakfast, increase the maple syrup to 3 tablespoons
  • For meal prep, portion into individual containers after cooling completely
  • Use a food processor instead of a blender for a chunkier texture
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