Description
This High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal is a nutritious and delicious breakfast option that combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls with the wholesome goodness of oats and Greek yogurt. Sweetened with monk fruit, it provides a low-calorie, high-protein start to your day, topped with a creamy fat-free cream cheese frosting for an indulgent yet healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup liquid egg whites
- 2 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener (or preferred zero-calorie sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 2 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese
- 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener (or preferred zero-calorie sweetener)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, Greek yogurt, liquid egg whites, vanilla extract, and monk fruit sweetener until well combined. Add the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients and stir until fully incorporated. Cover the mixture and let it soak in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and flavors.
- Bake the Oatmeal: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper. Pour the soaked oat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together the fat-free cream cheese, monk fruit sweetener, and unsweetened vanilla almond milk until the mixture is smooth and drizzle-able. Adjust the thickness by adding more almond milk if necessary.
- Serve: Drizzle the prepared frosting over the warm baked oatmeal. Slice the dish into 9 servings and enjoy this wholesome, high-protein breakfast warm.
Notes
- Soaking the oats overnight helps achieve a creamy texture and enhances flavor absorption.
- You can substitute monk fruit sweetener with any other zero-calorie sweetener of your choice.
- Use an 8×8-inch baking dish for proper thickness and cooking time.
- The frosting can be made thicker or thinner by adjusting the amount of almond milk.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving.
