Cinnamon Swirl Protein Banana Oats (Print version)

Warm, fluffy single-serve baked oats with cinnamon swirl and protein.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 scoop vanilla or cinnamon protein powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
06 - 1/3 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Swirl

09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/2 teaspoon melted butter or coconut oil

→ Optional Toppings

12 - Sliced banana
13 - Greek yogurt
14 - Chopped walnuts or pecans

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 10-12 ounce ramekin and set aside.
02 - Place rolled oats in a blender or food processor and blend until fine flour forms.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together processed oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mashed banana, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Pour batter into prepared ramekin and smooth the top surface with a spatula.
07 - In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, cinnamon, and melted butter. Drizzle mixture over batter and use a knife to swirl gently into the top.
08 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out mostly clean.
09 - Allow to cool slightly, add desired toppings, and serve warm.

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • High in protein with 23g per serving to keep you satisfied.
  • Quick and easy cleanup with a single-serve ramekin format.
  • Combines the comforting flavors of warm banana bread and cinnamon.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and easily customizable with different toppings.
02 -
  • Contains eggs and dairy (if using cows milk, butter, or whey protein).
  • Contains oats, which may contain gluten if not certified gluten-free.
  • Contains tree nuts if using nuts as a topping.
  • Always check protein powder and milk labels for allergens if unsure.
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