High-Protein Cinnamon Swirl Oats (Printable)

Baked oats featuring cinnamon swirl and protein-packed ingredients for a nutritious morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oat Base

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
05 - 1/4 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
06 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Cinnamon Swirl and Crumble

10 - 1/3 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
11 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
12 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
13 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or oat flour
14 - Pinch of salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond milk, eggs, Greek yogurt, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
03 - In a separate small bowl, stir together brown sugar, ground cinnamon, melted butter, flour, and salt until crumbly in texture.
04 - Pour half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Distribute half of the cinnamon crumble evenly across the oat layer.
05 - Pour remaining oat mixture on top and finish with remaining cinnamon crumble.
06 - Using a knife, gently swirl the crumble through the oats in a marbled pattern.
07 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is fully set.
08 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • High in protein to keep you full longer.
  • Easy to prepare with simple pantry staples.
  • Captures the delicious texture and flavor of traditional coffee cake.
02 -
  • Increase the protein content further by adding 2–3 extra tablespoons of protein powder.
  • Use certified gluten-free oats and oat flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Substitute almond milk with dairy or oat milk if a nut-free version is required.
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