Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy.
This cinnamon roll baked oatmeal tastes like a gooey cinnamon bun, just in oatmeal form. It’s packed with protein and fiber and comes with four frosting options!
My cinnamon roll oatmeal is a cozy breakfast, but when I want a portable version to feed my whole family, I make these cinnamon roll baked oats.
They have all the sweet, spiced flavors of a classic cinnamon roll, but with wholesome ingredients like oats, eggs, and almond butter for fiber, protein, and healthy fats. I do add a little sugar, but it’s just a fraction of what you’d find in a cinnamon roll – so no sugar crash or carb coma here.
They’re perfect for meal prep, and you can frost them four ways: from a high-protein option to a more indulgent glaze – it’s your choice!
Key Ingredients
Find the printable recipe with measurements below.
- Rolled oats AND quick oats. The rolled oats give the baked oatmeal a chewy, satisfying texture, while the quick-cooking oats help make them less dense. You can easily make them gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats.
- Sugar. I used white sugar, but you can use brown sugar, sugar-free sweetener, or even maple syrup.
- Baking powder. Gives the baked oatmeal some rise and fluffiness.
- Spices. I like to use cinnamon and allspice. Nutmeg and ginger would also be great additions.
- Eggs. Room temperature, preferably. For a vegan version, use one mashed banana.
- Milk. I used almond milk, but any dairy or non-dairy milk works.
- Vanilla extract. Gives a slight vanilla flavor.
- Almond butter. Gives the oats a buttery and rich texture without any butter or oil! You can swap this for any nut butter or seed butter.
Icing ideas
You’re more than welcome to enjoy these oats as is, but I like to drizzle a little icing on top. Here are some ideas:
- Coconut butter frosting. Combine room-temperature butter and creamy coconut butter.
- Protein frosting. Combine vanilla or cinnamon bun protein powder with water until it reaches a frosting consistency.
- Cinnamon glaze. Combine powdered sugar with cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and enough water or milk to form a thin glaze.
- Cream cheese frosting. Combine softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a splash of milk.
How to make cinnamon roll baked oatmeal
Step 1- Prep. Add the wet mixture to the dry and mix to combine. If the mixture is crumbly, add more milk until a thick batter forms.
Step 2- Assemble. Transfer the oat mixture to the baking dish.
Step 3- Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown on top. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely before frosting, if desired.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“This is sooooo good. I made a whipped cream cheese frosting with maple instead of the glaze. Huge hit.” – Giselle
Recipe tips and variations
- Make them grab-and-go friendly. For portable breakfast bars, bake the oatmeal for closer to 50 minutes. They’ll be denser, chewier, and easier to package.
- Make individual portions. Bake the oats in individual 6-ounce ramekins for 20-22 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Add protein. Fold in 1-2 scoops of your favorite vanilla or cinnamon-flavored protein powder.
- Add some mix-ins, like chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins.
- Glaze once cool. Wait for the oats to cool completely before adding a glaze.
Storage instructions
To store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
To freeze: Store leftover oats in freezer-safe containers and freeze them for up to six months.
Reheating: Microwave oats in 20-second intervals until warm or transfer them to a baking dish and bake at 180C/350F until warm.
Healthy Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal
Video
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup almond butter Can sub for any nut butter, coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, quick oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and allspice, and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla extract and almond butter. Whisk until combined. Add the wet mixture to the dry and mix until fully combined. If the mixture is crumbly, add a dash more milk until a thick batter is formed.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking dish. Bake for 35 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Remove baked oatmeal and allow to cool completely before glazing, if desired.
Notes
- Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats.
- Vegan: Replace the eggs with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water).
- Add protein: Add up to 1 1/2 cups of protein powder.
- Almond butter sub: Any nut or seed butter is fine.
- Meal prep: Keep in the fridge, covered, for up to one week. Freeze portions for up to 6 months.
Hello, can you use monk fruit instead of regular sugar with this recipe?
Can you use all rolled oats?
Yes, absolutely!
Where do you find cinnamon protein powder?
Hi Linda- A few brands stock it, including Dymatize 🙂
This is sooooo good. I made a whipped cream cheese frosting with maple instead of the glaze. Huge hit.
What can I use Instead of protein powder
Just leave it out 🙂
I am going to have to try this.
This is fantastic! My daughter made this today after school wow! Will be making this again great for breakfast or after school snack and not too sweet. Just right!
Thank you, Nikita!
The video in this recipe inspired me. I added a little extra milk and it turned out perfectly in my oven. This makes me happy in the morning 🙂
This looks amazing but I can’t find cinnamon protein powder!!
Use vanilla 🙂
Oh man so good
Looks amazing. What is the calorie intake and the macros?
Haven’t calculated it, but you are welcome to do so using myfitnesspal or similar 🙂 Enjoy!
Could I bake this in muffin tins instead?
I don’t see why not 🙂
How many servings does this make?
Hi Kim- usually 4-6 🙂
Can you tell me the nutritional value of the recipe? Also, how many servings does it offer?
Feel free to calculate it using an online calculator 🙂 Makes 4-6, depending on how hungry you are 🙂
Hi — made this recipe today, it’s delicious!. Can I ask, why use both rolled oats and quick rolled oats? I’m sure you had a reason. I prefer the texture of quick rolled oats, but perhaps they soak up too much liquid?
tx
Hi Kim! That is correct, it is a texture Thing, but feel free to use all rolled oats 🙂
Making this for the second time! I started craving it last night. Everyone loves it.
🙂 Thanks for the positive Feedback, Barbie 🙂
Hi! This looks yummy! Any chance you have nutrition information? I have to watch carbs. I know Oatmeal does have carbs, but the fiber helps, so i can do Oatmeal occasionally. I know I can calculate it, just wondering if anyone has.
Hi Brenda! Absolutely, if you plug it into myfitnesspal, it will provide the carb count for you 🙂 Enjoy!
This was every bit as scrumptious as I had hoped it would be, and it is totally a part of my normal breakfast rotation now. Thank you for this perfect recipe!!
That is awesome- Thanks so much for the feedback, Danielle! 🙂
🙂 LOVE IT! You are so welcome, Danielle!
Hi there! I just wanted to say this recipe looks DEVINE! One question though….I only have steel cut oats in my pantry….could I use that as substitute for rolled oats and quick oats or would that mess everything up? Thanks! 🙂
Hi Meghan! I haven’t tried it with steel cut oats, but I can’t see it not working- You’ll likely need way more milk though 🙂
Great thank you!! 🙂
Hello I m french and i would like to taste lots of your recipie but … what is the equivalence for “T” ??? Thanks a lot ?
Hi Astrid! T stands for ‘tablespoon’ so 15 mls 🙂 Enjoy!
OMG! This is going to change my life! lol Can’t wait to make it!
Enjoy! It’s a family favorite here!
This looks delicious! I do have one question. Are these more like the consistency of an oatmeal cookie than actual oatmeal? I dont like oatmeal, but I love oatmeal cookies!
Hi Diane! Thanks for the comment- They are like a firm and tender oatmeal, but if your after an oatmeal-esque cookie, you could try my no bake giant cookie for one recipe or no bake superfoods breakfast cookie- I also have oatmeal chocolate chip breakfast cookie recipes all on my site 🙂
How many does this serve?
This recipe serves 4-6 🙂
I typed into google “healthy baked oatmeal” and this popped up at the top of the list. It must be good.
What size dish do you use for this meal? 9×13?
Hi Nikole! It works with an 8 x8, 9×9 and also a 9 x 13- They will just be different thickness 🙂
Love the recipe, just a quick question. How would you recommend thawing them out if you freeze them?
Thanks!
Hi Anne! 🙂
I usually do it 2 ways- When it’s cooked, I either slice it up into single serve pieces and thaw in the fridge overnight or on the day of without refrigeration (if I have a few hours before I eat it).
If it’s the whole batch, I thaw it all completely overnight, the next morning I reheat some in the microwave and top with the glaze or just some peanut butter. 🙂
Oh my gosh, I made this for breakfast today and it was basically HEAVEN IN MY MOUTH <3 thank you for such a wonderful recipe! Everything I've tried from your blog has turned out flawless 🙂 Thank you!!
Any ideas for glaze that does not use protein powder? Doesn’t need to have protein, but something that’s not pure sugar like typical glazes
Hi Giselle-Thinned out coconut butter or even a smooth cashew butter would be amazing- I often just melt some coconut butter on top and it’s amazing!
How much is 1-2 scoops of protein powder? My protein powder comes pre-packaged for shakes. Thanks So much!
Hi there Jeasica! My protein powders range between 32-34 grams a scoop 🙂 Hope that helps!
What size and shape pan did you use? Pat it out o the edges?
Hi Jeanne! I use a smaller pan to have thicker pieces- But if you use a larger one, it will be thinner and require less cooking time 🙂
Oh man, this looks so good!
this stuff is DA BOMB! it actually tastes like it’s bad for you, like it’s full of sweeteners …but it feels good to know it’s healthy and you can eat a lot of it :))
I came across this on Pinterest. Hate to be an unhealthy bother but I made it the old fashioned way with brown sugar and peanut butter , milk and real eggs. It was wonderful. I know the trend is toward ” Health” foods today. However I personally believe there is no food healthier than the original. Thanks for a great recipe.
Hi Kathleen! Don’t be silly- That sounds absolutely delicious and I hope you saved me a bowl. Okay fine, two bowls.
It was and sorry we ate the whole thing. I don’t think it would travel well. You’re welcome to steal the idea though. Thanks so much for the recipe , it got my Mum out of her toast rut.
Hello Arman
This looks amazing. How many servings does it make?
Thanks Sarah 🙂
Hi Sarah! It usually makes 6 or so, depending on how hungry you are 🙂
Watching sports = ew. Sorry! But I am a HUGE fan of breakfast for dinner–omelets, pancakes and more! This looks absolutely incredible too! I looooooooove sticky, moist and fluffy cinnamony oatmeal!
YES! How delicious is it 🙂
Brinner is definitely where it is at – eggs for breakfast lunch and dinner if you ask me!
David and I are American Football fans and are looking forward to watching the superbowl this year on a Monday morning at 8am! haha! We are really getting into Aussie Rules too which is coming to an end soon. As soon as we arrived we were constantly asked ‘what team do you support?’ so we had to pick quickly! Luckily the dockers are doing pretty well 🙂
I am CRAVING eggs like no other! Hahahaha dockers are doing really well, right?
Armannnnn! You can’t just share recipes like this and not have any for me at the exact moment I am seeing it. Also football? Pass, I will join you at your kale farm. But yessss to Brinner!
Excuse me, but think about how I feel seeing cheese, pasta, bacon and lunchboxes filled with goodies at 6am. :p
Are you insinuating that growing a kale farm is a boring activity?
Urgh. Sorry we all don’t have an Alchemy thumb.
Sticky on sticky!! Yummm. I enjoy watching (but usually zoning out) football, but don’t know what’s going on half the time. It’s fun to get together with friends (okay, and mostly food), though!
That’s the best part, right? Well, food then friends.
Maybe its because I’m Canadian, but I don’t really like football. And I honestly can’t say I have any friends who are into it it either. We’re hockey people up here, and things can get pretty crazy during the season. Brinner, though… I’ll always be a fan of <3
YES. Seriously, brinner all day everyday!
I bought an Apple Fritter yesterday. Can you start working on that one next? 😉
YES. Apple fritter cake, made with angel food cake.
Aussie rules is the worst. Well, to be fair, I can’t watch any sport other than rugby. Three guesses why haha
Lol, I have no idea? Haha NZ?
Haha close!! Sexy All Blacks!
LOL!!! I want their arms….
I love baked oatmeal! I can just imagine how deliciously aromatic this is as it bakes! The glaze brings this over the top and it’s fall-perfect indeed!
thanks so much, Abby 🙂
This looks so good! I like your take on a meatless option…EVERYONE loves Brinner! 🙂
Right? Thank you Blair 🙂
im not into football if it wasnt for the food..i normally eat eggs or waffles for dinner but this looks pretty tempting!!!
Right? Thanks Dixya!
How do you make these healthy dishes look so decadent?! You are truly a magician. I’m excited to hear about what you think about football season. I love the atmosphere too — not necessarily the game itself and DEFINITELY not “fantasy football” (give me a break) but the sounds, the food, the bars, the drinks…I’m all about it.
Hahaha let’s chill with a game!
Oh, sure I’m interested in sports – but only the big events like Soccer World or European championships. And then it’s actually just about the community. So no, not really. But typical football food like nachos with salsa and guacamole speak to me. I guess I should add oatmeal to the list now 😉 . Breakfast for dinner is standard in my life. Unless I’m eating with others who find the idea strange [= don’t know what’s good].
OHHHH they are my favorite games!
When I was in Oz, I experienced an Aussie Rules game and OMG! That game is tough and brutal. I probably would have been hanging out with you, nibbling on kale. And dessert?? This sticky amazingness would definitely be at the top of my football snacking list!
Hahahaha. We would have actually been shielding our eyes from the game with it haha! Thanks Kate!
A kale farm Arman? I hadn’t even thought of that. With four boys and one husband I’m outnumbered when it comes to football. Guess it’s time to get out my rake and shovel… Delicious breakfast or dinner, I love a good sticky bun. This baked oatmeal would make a lot of football lovers in my house very happy. (And me too.)
Hahahahahaha. Let’s seriously start one and sell it for $10 a bunch.
I think this is the most delicious looking photo I’ve ever seen on your site. I’m dying right now. I’m counting down the hours until I can go make this. I think I might add some cream cheese to the coconut butter glaze. 🙂
Wow! thanks so much, Lauren 🙂 Let me know how it is!
This looks freakin’ awesome, BUT it’s totally not football food. That’s ok, when you come visit me in Williamsburg, we will have the full experience- pulled pork smoking on the grill all day, cold beer, homemade guac, the works. I’ll make you a fan haha!
Side note, I met an Australian kid at one of my high school visits yesterday and thought of you. I’m really hoping I can recruit him!
Hahahahaha I’m sorry 🙁
I will arrive for football night with a bag of TJ’s orange chicken.
Dude, I am a HUGE sports fan. I watch football religiously come Fall, and then college basketball religiously come Spring. But you know what else I am a fan of? Brinner. Yup, this baked oatmeal just appeared on my dinner plate for tonight. *Boom* Just like a magic swipe of Harry Potter’s wand (he does have a wand, doesn’t he?), this oatmeal materialized out of thin air. Awesome!!
You like sports? NO WAY. Although….I want that coffee cake for dinner please.
What perfect timing. I had some of a delicious cinnamon roll for a snack last night. It was fantastic, and you couldn’t even tell it was vegan. For reals. This looks fantastic too. I’d watch football for this.
😀 I hope you liked this!
Now I can tell my husband I am excited about Monday night Football too–because this looks perfect! My kids will love this for breakfast as well.
YES! Thanks so much, Kristen! 🙂
I am a huge sports fan (hockey more than anything) and a huge breakfast fan, especially oatmeal. This looks delicious any time of the day.
That, my friend, is VERY evident haha! 🙂 You get the best of both worlds!
There’s not much that gets me to want to watch football, actually there’s absolutely nothing. I’m forced to watch (or witness) it anyway since, duh, husband but I’d rather sit and watch a kale farm grow.
Hahahahah let’s do that together!