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Cinnamon Roll Protein Breakfast Bake - A Cozy, High-Protein Morning Treat

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey (or 1/3 cup granular sweetener to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup vanilla or unflavored whey or plant-based protein powder
  • 1 cup oat flour (or finely ground rolled oats)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar (or a brown sugar-style sweetener)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (or powdered sweetener)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk of choice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Prep the pan: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line with parchment.
  • Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add the dry ingredients: Stir in protein powder, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold in 2 tablespoons melted oil or butter. The batter will be thick but spreadable.
  • Make the swirl: In a small bowl, combine melted oil or butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Assemble: Spread half the batter in the dish. Drizzle half the swirl over it. Add remaining batter, then the rest of the swirl. Use a knife to gently marble it. Sprinkle chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  • Bake: Bake 22–30 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Don’t overbake or it will dry out.
  • Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until pourable. Let the bake cool 10–15 minutes, then drizzle over the top.
  • Slice and serve: Cut into 9 squares. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.