Single-serve baked oats featuring ripe banana, warm cinnamon swirl, and protein for a nourishing breakfast or snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
02 - 1 large egg
03 - ½ cup unsweetened milk of choice
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
06 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
07 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Cinnamon Swirl
09 - 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1 teaspoon melted butter or coconut oil
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a single-serving ramekin with 8 to 10 ounce capacity.
02 - Mash banana thoroughly in a mixing bowl. Whisk in egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Stir oats, protein powder, baking powder, and salt into wet mixture until well combined without overmixing.
04 - Pour batter into prepared ramekin and smooth the top surface evenly.
05 - Combine coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in small bowl to form a paste.
06 - Spoon cinnamon mixture in small dollops across batter surface. Use knife or skewer to gently swirl through top layer.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until center is just set and top is golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with optional toppings such as yogurt, banana slices, or nut butter drizzle.
