High-Protein Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake Oats (Printable Version)

Protein-packed baked oats with cinnamon swirl and crumble topping

# 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 (1 oz) 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Combine all oat base ingredients in a blender and blend until mostly smooth with some oat texture remaining.
03 - Pour half of the blended oat mixture into the prepared baking dish.
04 - Mix together 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 layer.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture over the top oat layer.
07 - Combine all crumble topping ingredients in a separate bowl and mix until crumbly. Distribute evenly over the oat mixture.
08 - Bake for 28-32 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • High in protein with 16g per serving from cottage cheese, eggs, and protein powder.
  • Delivers classic coffee cake flavor with a healthy, whole-grain oat base.
  • Simple to prepare using a blender for a smooth yet hearty texture.
  • Excellent for meal prep as it tastes great warm or at room temperature.
02 -
  • Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing to ensure the squares hold their shape perfectly.
  • If using brown sugar instead of coconut sugar, the topping may be slightly more moist.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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