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High-Protein Cinnamon Baked Oat Cake

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A delightful and nutritious dessert that balances indulgence with health-consciousness, loaded with protein and warm cinnamon flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (blended into a fine powder)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 scoop Vanilla Impact Whey Protein
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp low-calorie maple syrup
  • 1 tsp light butter, cut into tiny pieces (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1 tbsp light cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1-2 tbsp milk (to desired consistency)
  • 1/2 scoop remaining protein powder
  • Cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 178°C (350°F).
  2. Blend the rolled oats until they turn into a fine powder.
  3. In a bowl, combine the blended oats, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and the first scoop of protein powder.
  4. Mix in the milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Pour the mixture into a greased ramekin, adding light butter if desired.
  6. Bake for 18-19 minutes. Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes once done.
  7. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together light cream cheese, Greek yogurt, the remaining protein powder, and milk until smooth.
  8. After letting the cake cool slightly, pour the glaze over it and sprinkle with cinnamon as desired.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute with almond milk and dairy-free cream cheese.

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