Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal Squares: 10 Delicious Bites Recipe
Enjoy these Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal Squares, a delicious and wholesome breakfast treat that captures the warm, sweet flavors of cinnamon rolls in a convenient, bake-and-eat format. Soft baked oats are swirled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture, creating delightful bites perfect for a quick morning meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 10 squares 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, maple syrup (or honey), 2 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep a tender texture.
- Layer Base Oatmeal: Pour half of the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix the 1 tablespoon melted butter, brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon until well combined.
- Sprinkle Swirl Layer: Evenly sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the oatmeal layer in the baking dish.
- Add Remaining Oatmeal: Pour the rest of the oatmeal mixture over the cinnamon-sugar layer, spreading it out evenly.
- Top with Remaining Swirl: Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top of the oatmeal.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the oatmeal is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before cutting it into approximately 10 squares and serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute milk with any dairy-free alternative like almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Use honey instead of maple syrup if preferred; both provide natural sweetness.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the squares tender and fluffy.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water).
- Store leftover squares in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, and reheat before serving.
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