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Healthy Cinnamon Roll Protein Oatmeal in a white bowl with frosting drizzles.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled old-fashioned oats gluten-free, if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Truvia or sweetener of choice to taste, plus more to sweeten the cream cheese
  • 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 reduced-fat cream cheese softened

Instructions

  • In a small pot, combine the oats and Truvia.
    Combining oats and Truvia in a small pot for healthy cinnamon roll protein oatmeal.
  • Add in the water and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
    Bringing Healthy Cinnamon Roll Protein Oatmeal to a boil in a pot, stirring with a spoon.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the oats are thick, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
    Simmering healthy cinnamon roll protein oatmeal in a pot until thick.
  • 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).
    Mixing cinnamon roll icing for healthy protein oatmeal.
  • In a separate small bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese and remaining 1/8 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Sweeten to taste.
    Stirring cream cheese and vanilla for healthy cinnamon roll oatmeal.
  • 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.
    Healthy cinnamon roll protein oatmeal with cream cheese swirl.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 40.4g (13%) Protein: 16g (32%) Fat: 6g (9%) Saturated Fat: 2.3g (14%) Sodium: 130mg (6%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 14g (16%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.