Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal Squares Recipe
These Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal Squares are a perfect blend of warm spices and wholesome oats, baked into delicious, easy-to-serve squares. With a cinnamon-sugar swirl reminiscent of classic cinnamon rolls, this recipe offers a comforting and nutritious breakfast or snack option that’s quick to prepare and naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey.
- 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
Main Ingredients
- 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
For the Swirl
- 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 to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 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. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture light.
- First Layer: Pour half of the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Prepare Swirl Mixture: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon melted butter, brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon-sugar swirl.
- Add Cinnamon Swirl: Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the oatmeal layer in the baking dish.
- Second Layer: Pour the remaining oatmeal mixture over the cinnamon-sugar layer, spreading it carefully.
- Top with Swirl: Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture on top of the oatmeal layer.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the oatmeal squares are set and lightly golden brown on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before cutting into 9 squares to serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute dairy milk with any plant-based milk to make the recipe dairy-free.
- Maple syrup adds a deeper sweetness, but honey works well as a natural sweetener alternative.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg and use coconut oil instead of butter.
- These oatmeal squares can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins to the oatmeal mix for extra texture and flavor.
Keywords: Cinnamon roll, baked oatmeal, breakfast squares, healthy breakfast, maple syrup, cinnamon swirl, easy oatmeal recipe
