Healthy Cinnamon Roll Protein Oatmeal
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Healthy Cinnamon Roll Protein Oatmeal
Description
The recipe cooks old-fashioned rolled oats with water and vanilla extract into a thick oatmeal base, which is then cooled briefly. A cinnamon mixture is prepared by blending vanilla whey protein powder, cinnamon, and coconut sugar with a little water to achieve a spreadable paste that resembles cinnamon roll icing. Separately, softened cream cheese is sweetened and flavored with vanilla for a second layer of topping.
The oatmeal is served in a bowl with swirls of the cinnamon paste and the cream cheese mixture artfully piped or spooned on top, recreating the appearance and flavors of a cinnamon roll in oatmeal form. This layering introduces a creamy, slightly tangy contrast to the sweet cinnamon notes and hearty oat texture.
This dish is suitable for those seeking a protein-rich breakfast with a familiar cinnamon roll taste but with the wholesome texture of oats. It can be easily adjusted for sweetness and consistency by modifying the toppings and protein mixture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats gluten-free, if needed, old-fashioned
- 2 tablespoons Truvia to taste, plus more to sweeten the cream cheese, or sweetener of choice
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon + 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract divided
- 2 tablespoons vanilla whey protein powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 4-5 teaspoons water depending on protein powder thickness
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese softened, reduced-fat
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine the oats and Truvia.
- Add in the water and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the oats are thick, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
- Take the oatmeal off the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Stir together the protein powder, cinnamon, and coconut sugar in a small bowl. Add water 1 teaspoon at a time and stir to create a thick but spreadable paste (resembling the icing on a cinnamon bun).
- In a separate small bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese and remaining 1/8 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Sweeten to taste.
- Spoon the oatmeal into a bowl. Swirl on the cinnamon mixture and cream cheese. I recommend using a piping bag or plastic bag with the corner cut off to get the satisfying cinnamon roll look.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1Person
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40.4g | 13% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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