Sunshine Cinnamon Swirl Baked Oatmeal
Start your day with a delightful and healthy treat! This Sunshine Cinnamon Swirl Baked Oatmeal is quick to prepare and perfect for a cozy breakfast or a healthy snack. Enjoy the warm cinnamon swirl and a creamy, simple icing.
Equipment
- Blender
- Oven-safe Dish
- Small Bowl
- Knife or Skewer
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Oatmeal:
- 0.5 cup certified gluten-free rolled oats
- 0.5 medium banana mashed
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon (for oats)
- 0.33 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 tsp coconut sugar (or light brown sugar)
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon (for swirl)
For the Icing:
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Start by grinding your oats in a high-speed blender until they become a fine flour-like consistency.
- Next, add the mashed banana, maple syrup, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, almond milk, baking powder, and vanilla extract to the blender. Blend everything together on high speed until smooth.
- Pour this creamy oat mixture into a lightly greased, oven-safe dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the coconut sugar and the additional cinnamon for the swirl. Spoon this mixture over the oat batter and use a knife or skewer to gently swirl it into circles.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 22 to 25 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.
- While the oatmeal bakes, whisk together the softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, and powdered sugar for a simple, healthy icing.
- Once the baked oatmeal is slightly cooled, drizzle generously with the prepared icing and get ready to enjoy a delightful, healthy treat!
Notes
This recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or a post-workout snack! You can adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: 480kcal
- Total Carbohydrates: 70g
- Net Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fats: 9g
- Protein: 34g
