High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Oats (Printable Copy)

Creamy oats blended with cinnamon, vanilla protein, and a smooth cream cheese drizzle for breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (approximately 1 ounce)
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Cream Cheese Drizzle

10 - 2 tablespoons light cream cheese, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
12 - 1 tablespoon milk
13 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or powdered sugar
14 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Make:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl or sealable container, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all components are evenly distributed.
02 - Cover the container and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight until the mixture develops a thick, creamy consistency.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture reaches a smooth, drizzle-able consistency. Incorporate additional milk gradually if needed.
04 - Stir the chilled oat mixture thoroughly. Divide evenly into two serving bowls or jars.
05 - Generously drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the oats. Optional: sprinkle additional ground cinnamon on top for enhanced flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent enough to feel like a treat, but the protein keeps you full through your whole morning without the crash.
  • Everything comes together in about ten minutes of actual work, then you just let time do the heavy lifting overnight.
  • The cream cheese drizzle is the real magic—it transforms something wholesome into something that feels genuinely decadent.
02 -
  • Don't skip whisking the drizzle—lumpy cream cheese won't pour smoothly and the whole presentation falls apart, which I learned the hard way.
  • Make sure your cream cheese is actually soft before you try to mix it, or you'll end up with tiny stubborn pieces that refuse to blend.
03 -
  • Chill your bowls before serving if you want the oats to stay cold longer—small touch that makes a real difference.
  • The cream cheese drizzle is where all your flavor impact lives, so don't be shy with it, and make sure it's actually smooth before drizzling.
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