Cinnamon Swirl Bake

4 servings

Ingredients:

3/4 cup kodiak pancake mix

1/2 cup oats

1 scoop of vanilla protein powder

1 tbsp ground cinnamon, divided

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 cup 2% cottage cheese

3 eggs

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350F. Prepare an 8" x8" square pan by lightly spraying it with oil. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, add the pancake mix, oats, protein powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda. Mix and set aside.

In a blender, add the cottage cheese, eggs, milk and vanilla. Blend until the cottage cheese is broken down. Add the cottage cheese mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the applesauce, 2 tsp cinnamon and the cocoa. Divide into 5 equal portions and add each pirtion to the 4 corners and one in the middle. Using a knife, swirl each blob of  cinnamon mixture.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.