Healthier Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Bake (Easy)

caitlinbrae — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 21:57:06 +0000

This cinnamon roll oatmeal bake is is a warm breakfast casserole made with oats, milk, eggs, and cinnamon, of course! It’s also topped with an optional homemade cinnamon icing.

Cinnamon roll oatmeal bake

This cinnamon oatmeal bake is loaded with cinnamon flavor and topped with a light homemade icing. Oatmeal in general can be a very satisfying and hearty breakfast! And what’s great about oatmeal is that it can be made so many different ways: hot, cold, baked, you name it! The options are really endless and since oats are so nutritious, it’s can be fun to find new ways to enjoy them.

Sometimes a warm bowl of oatmeal sounds good, or even creamy overnight oats! But sometimes a slightly sweet oatmeal bake is the way to go! Am I right? This cinnamon roll oatmeal bake is just that; slightly sweet, with hints of cinnamon and sugar.

Why you’ll love cinnamon roll oatmeal

Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this recipe.

It’s loaded with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats and creamy almond butter.

Baked oats make the best easy breakfast, plus they are freezer friendly.

This recipe has a delicious bites of cinnamon sugar flavor.

It is easy to make and only bakes for about 30 minutes.

This recipe makes 9 servings.

Additionally, try these chocolate protein baked oats for another baked oatmeal recipe.

Ingredients in cinnamon roll oatmeal bake

DRY INGREDIENTS

Oats are the main event. For this recipe we will be using 3 cups of rolled oats.

A sprinkle (or two) of cinnamon to get the cinnamon roll flavor.

Baking powder helps to puff up this oatmeal bake.

WET INGREDIENTS

Milk adds texture and moisture. Milk helps to soak and cook the oats while they bake in the oven.

Heavy cream OR half and half adds a hint of creaminess along with the milk.

Creamy almond butter also adds creaminess and flavor. It also helps to bring the ingredients together.

Coconut sugar adds sweetness and flavor. Coconut sugar is a great all natural sweetener that creates the cinnamon roll flavor.

Eggs help to bind all the ingredient together.

A splash of vanilla extract to enhance all the flavors.

ICING (optional)

Combining powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon will create a nice (and light) icing to top this baked oatmeal. This step is optional but definitely recommended!

How to make

STEP 1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8×8 or 9×9 pan and line it with parchment paper.

STEP 2

Combine the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, add the oats, cinnamon and baking powder. Mix and set aside.

STEP 3

Combine the wet ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, half and half, almond butter, coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.

STEP 4

Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Add the wet whisked ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix to combine and pour the mixture into your prepared pan.

STEP 5

Bake! Bake the oatmeal for 30-35 minutes (timing will depend on what size pan you use).

STEP 6

Make the frosting. While the oatmeal bakes, prepare the frosting in a small bowl by combining all the ingredients together.

STEP 7

Enjoy! Remove the baked oats from the oven, top with icing, and enjoy!

How to serve

to take this oatmeal to the next cinnamon oatmeal bake to the next level, add some of these toppings:

Add a drizzle of nut butter. For the combination, add a drizzle of creamy almond butter on top of your serving.

Serve warm! These chocolate baked oats can be served chilled or warmed. Feel free to warm up a slice in the microwave to melt the chocolate.

Sprinkle some chocolate on top. For all of my chocolate lovers out there, add a sprinkle of white or milk chocolate chips on top!

Tips and tricks

Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure you make the best cinnamon baked oats.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients separately.

If you don’t have coconut sugar, you can substitute it for brown sugar.

To make this oatmeal dairy free, use almond milk or oat milk instead of milk and half and half.

If you don’t want this oatmeal to be super sweet, you can omit the icing topping.

Baking supplies

To make this recipe, you’ll need a few simple baking items.

Large mixing bowl
Medium mixing bowl
Small mixing bowl
Measuring cups and measuring spoons
Spatula
Parchment paper

Other oatmeal recipes you’ll love

If you love baked oats, certainly give some of these other oatmeal recipes a try.

Baked Banana Oatmeal

Chocolate Baked Oats with Peanut Butter

Chocolate Protein Baked Oats

Did you make these cinnamon baked oats?

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