# What You'll Need:
→ Oat Base
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 scoop (1 oz) vanilla protein powder
05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Cinnamon Swirl
10 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
11 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Crumble Topping
12 - 1/3 cup rolled oats
13 - 2 tablespoons almond flour or all-purpose flour
14 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
15 - 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
17 - Pinch of salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Combine all oat base ingredients in a blender and blend until mostly smooth while maintaining some oat texture.
03 - Pour half of the blended oat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
04 - Mix cinnamon swirl ingredients in a small bowl, then sprinkle half of the mixture over the oat layer in the baking dish.
05 - Pour the remaining oat mixture over the cinnamon swirl and spread to create an even layer.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture over the second oat layer.
07 - Combine all crumble topping ingredients in a bowl, mixing until crumbly texture forms, then distribute evenly over the oat mixture.
08 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until the center sets firmly and the top achieves a golden brown color.
09 - Allow the baked cake to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature with optional Greek yogurt or fresh berries.
