Cinnamon Swirl Protein Banana Oats (Printable)

Fluffy baked oats with banana, protein powder, and a sweet cinnamon swirl. Ready in 35 minutes.

# What you 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 make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 10-12 oz ramekin with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Place rolled oats in a blender or food processor and blend until a fine flour consistency forms.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
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 with no lumps remaining.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared ramekin and smooth the surface with a spatula.
07 - Combine maple syrup, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl. Drizzle over batter and use a knife to gently swirl through the top layer.
08 - Place ramekin in preheated oven for 22-25 minutes until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
09 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Add desired toppings and serve warm.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • High Protein: Packed with 23g of protein to keep you full.
  • Quick Prep: Takes only 10 minutes to prepare the batter.
  • Cozy Flavor: Combines the warmth of cinnamon with sweet mashed bananas.
02 -
  • Allergen Watch: This recipe contains eggs and dairy. Use certified gluten-free oats if you have a gluten sensitivity.
  • Don't Over-Swirl: To keep the cinnamon ribbon visible, only swirl the toothpick through the top a few times.
  • Center Set: Check the center at 22 minutes; it should be firm but still moist for the best banana bread experience.
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