Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal Squares Recipe
Delicious Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal Squares combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls with wholesome rolled oats, sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey. This easy-to-make baked oatmeal recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, providing tender bites filled with a cinnamon-sugar swirl, baked to a golden perfection in just 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 squares 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Swirl Topping
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and salt to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, maple syrup (or honey), melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a good texture.
- Layer First Batter: Pour half of the oatmeal mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon until blended to create the cinnamon-sugar swirl topping.
- Add Swirl Layer: Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the oatmeal batter in the baking dish, creating the signature swirl layer.
- Add Remaining Batter: Pour the remaining oatmeal mixture over the cinnamon-sugar layer, smoothing out the top gently.
- Top with Remaining Swirl: Evenly sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top of the batter to finish the swirl effect.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the oatmeal squares are set and golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before cutting into squares for easy serving and enjoying warm.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for the best texture; instant oats will make the squares too soft.
- You can substitute dairy milk with any plant-based milk to make it dairy-free.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey.
- Store leftover oatmeal squares covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.
- For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use coconut oil instead of butter.
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