High Protein Cinnamon Swirl Oats (Printable)

Tender baked oats layered with cinnamon sugar and topped with buttery streusel for a protein-rich morning treat.

# What You'll 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 (30 g) 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Combine all oat base ingredients in a blender. Process until mostly smooth while retaining some oat texture.
03 - Pour half of the blended oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
04 - Mix coconut sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle half of this mixture evenly over the oat layer.
05 - Add the remaining oat mixture on top of the cinnamon swirl, spreading to create an even layer.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the second oat layer.
07 - Combine rolled oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Mix until crumbly consistency forms. Distribute evenly over the oat mixture.
08 - Bake for 28-32 minutes until the center is set and the top achieves golden-brown coloring.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature with optional Greek yogurt or fresh berries.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like warm cinnamon coffee cake but delivers 16 grams of protein per slice—you'll actually stay full until lunch.
  • One blender bowl, minimal dishes, and it's ready in 45 minutes from craving to serving warm.
  • Meal prep magic: bake once on Sunday, slice throughout the week, and reheat in 30 seconds.
02 -
  • If your blender is struggling with the batter, it means your cottage cheese is too thick; add the milk first, let it blend, then add the solids—order matters.
  • The cinnamon swirl will look sparse until it bakes, then it concentrates and becomes this ribboned delight; trust the process.
03 -
  • Don't skip letting it cool slightly before cutting—it'll slice cleaner and the layers hold together instead of crumbling everywhere.
  • If you're meal prepping, store it completely cool before covering or condensation will make the top soggy.
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