This healthy cinnamon roll baked oatmeal has all the flavors of a cinnamon roll in a baked oatmeal form! Packed with protein and fiber, it’s a cross between a cinnamon roll and bowl of oatmeal!
We love all things cinnamon roll around here. Our favorites include keto cinnamon rolls, yeast free cinnamon rolls, and this wholesome cinnamon roll baked oatmeal.
Seriously, as someone who loves breakfast, I love it even more if it tastes like dessert.
This baked cinnamon oatmeal ticks all the boxes.
It’s dense, chewy and if cooked perfectly, barely crumbles when cut into. Not only is it delicious to eat, but it’s also sinfully nutritious.
That’s right- It’s healthy, high in fiber, and comes with a high protein option too.
How to make cinnamon roll baked oatmeal
The Ingredients
- Rolled Oats– Old fashioned oats give the baked oatmeal that chewy and satisfying texture. Be sure to use gluten free oats, to keep this recipe gluten free.
- Quick Oats– You want to use some quick cooking oats, to avoid too dense of as texture.
- Granulated sweetener of choice– Gives the cinnamon baked oatmeal sweetness. Any granulated sweetener will work, like coconut sugar, brown sugar and even sugar free alternatives.
- Baking powder– Gives the baked oatmeal some rise and fluffiness.
- Cinnamon– A must for some extra cinnamon flavor. Use Saigon cinnamon for a more robust cinnamon flavor.
- Eggs OR flax eggs– You can use either whole eggs or flax eggs, to keep them vegan. If you use eggs, ensure they are at room temperature.
- Milk of choice– I used almond milk, but any milk of choice will work.
- Vanilla extract– Gives a slight vanilla flavor.
- Almond butter– Almond butter gives the cinnamon roll baked oatmeal a delicious buttery and rich texture, without any butter or oil! You can use any nut or seed butter of choice.
The Instructions
Making this cinnamon baked oatmeal recipe is so easy- No fancy mixers or prep time required.
You’ll start by mixing together your dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Next, you’ll add your wet ingredients and mix well, until a thick batter remains. Transfer the cinnamon oatmeal bake batter into a greased baking dish and bake at 180C/350F for 35-40 minutes, until golden on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes, before drizzling with icing, if desired. Serve soon after or cool completely to store for later.
Cinnamon Roll Icing Ideas
- Powdered Sugar– Combine powdered sugar with cinnamon and slowly add water or milk, until a smooth glaze remains. Drizzle over the tops of the baked oatmeal.
- Coconut Butter– Room temperature and smooth coconut butter drizzled over the top.
- Protein Frosting– Combine vanilla or cinnamon bun protein powder with water and mix until a thick ‘frosting’ remains. Spread or drizzle over the top.
Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal Tips
- For portable cinnamon roll breakfast bars, cook the baked oatmeal closer to 50 minutes. They will be more dense and chewy, and perfect for grab and go breakfast bars.
- Do not add the glaze over the top of the baked oatmeal until it is completely baked, otherwise, it will sink into the batter.
- To amp up the protein content, add 1-2 scoops of your favorite protein powder into the dry mixture.
- To make single serving portions of the baked oatmeal, bake in single serving ramekins or mini loaf pans.
- If your baked oatmeal is slightly overcooked, remedy it by pouring 1/4 cup of your favorite milk over it to soften it up.
Storing, Freezing and Reheating Baked Oatmeal
- To store: Leftover baked cinnamon oatmeal should be stored in the refrigerator, in a sealable container. It will keep well for up to 1 week.
- To freeze: As baked oatmeal is freezer friendly, you can freeze portions to enjoy later. Place the baked oatmeal in a freezer friendly container and it will keep well in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- To reheat: Either reheat the oatmeal bake in the microwave or in the oven. If you use the oven, place portions in a baking dish and heat at 180c/350F until warm on top.
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Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats gluten free, if needed
- 1 cup quick oats gluten free, if needed
- 1/2 cup granulated sweetener of choice * See notes
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 2 large eggs for vegan version, sub for 2 flax eggs
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup almond butter Can sub for any nut butter, coconut oil or butter
For the Cinnamon Roll Glaze
- 4 tablespoon coconut butter melted
For the protein packed Cinnamon Roll Glaze
- 1-2 scoops cinnamon protein powder
- 2 tablespoon milk of choice to thin out
- 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients 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 cinnamon roll baked oatmeal mixture to the lined baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Remove baked oatmeal and allow to cool for 5 minutes, before glazing, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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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.