Description
Warm, cozy baked oatmeal packed with protein and cinnamon roll flavor. A healthy breakfast that’s easy to make and perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (100g)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (120g)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (120ml)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (30g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (15ml)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (2g)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder (2g)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml)
- Optional: light cream cheese or Greek yogurt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix cottage cheese, milk, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Fold in oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- Pour into a greased baking dish.
- Bake 25–30 minutes.
- Cool slightly, top with cream cheese drizzle or Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for best texture.
- Swap egg for flax egg to make vegan.
- Add diced apples or nuts for extra texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Drizzle cream cheese topping for a classic cinnamon roll feel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~180mg
- Fat: ~6g
- Saturated Fat: ~2g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~24g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~16g
- Cholesterol: ~60mg
Keywords: high protein baked oatmeal, cinnamon roll oatmeal, healthy breakfast recipe, protein breakfast, meal prep oatmeal, baked oats, easy cinnamon oatmeal, gluten free breakfast