5 from 33 votes
Healthy Cinnamon Roll Protein Oatmeal
This Healthy Cinnamon Roll Protein Oatmeal blends rolled oats with cinnamon and vanilla whey protein powder for a creamy, hearty breakfast inspired by cinnamon roll flavors. The addition of a cinnamon-paste swirl made with coconut sugar and protein powder, along with a sweetened cream cheese topping, mimics the classic cinnamon roll icing. The texture is creamy and thick, and the dish offers a protein boost with a comforting cinnamon sweetness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
1
Person
Calories:
274 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Person
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% 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.