Cinnamon Bun Rolled Oats
Craving a breakfast that tastes like a cinnamon bun but is packed with good-for-you ingredients? These Cinnamon Bun Rolled Oats are the answer! With creamy rolled oats, protein powder, and a touch of sweetness, this recipe brings all the comfort of a cinnamon bun in a delicious bowl. Topped with a homemade yoghurt frosting and smooth date caramel, it’s the perfect way to start your day on a sweet note.
Ingredients
For the Oats:
- 1½ cups Lifestyle Food Rolled Oats
- 2 cups dairy-free milk
- 1 heaped scoop protein powder
- 1-2 tbsp sweetener of choice (maple syrup, honey, or your favourite option)
- Pinch of salt
For the Toppings:
Frosting:
- Whipped yoghurt (with a sweetener of choice)
- Vanilla protein powder (for extra flavour)
- Sweetener of choice (to taste)
- Chill and place in a ziplock bag for piping.
Date Caramel:
- 2 cups softened Lifestyle Food Pitted Dates
- Nut butter (almond, peanut, or your favourite)
- Dash of salt
- Dairy-free milk (to make the caramel smooth)
- Alternatively, mix your favourite nut butter with honey or liquid sweetener to make a simpler caramel.
Method:
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Combine the oats, dairy-free milk, protein powder, sweetener, and a pinch of salt. Scoop into bowls and microwave or bake until the oats are cooked to your desired consistency.
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Whip the yoghurt with a bit of sweetener and vanilla protein powder until smooth. Chill it in the fridge and place it in a ziplock bag to pipe onto the oats later.
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Blend the softened dates with your choice of nut butter until smooth. Add a splash of dairy-free milk and a pinch of salt for a creamy caramel consistency. Alternatively, mix nut butter with honey or sweetener to create a quick caramel.
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Once the oats are cooked, snip off the tip of the ziplock bags with the frosting and date caramel. Pipe the frosting and caramel over the oats for a cinnamon-bun-inspired treat.
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Serve and enjoy this healthy yet indulgent breakfast!
These Cinnamon Bun Rolled Oats are the perfect blend of flavours and textures—creamy oats, protein-packed goodness, and sweet, rich toppings. It’s like having dessert for breakfast. Plus, it’s customisable with your favourite nut butter and sweeteners, making it easy to suit your taste!
