Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal Squares: 10 Delicious Bites Recipe
These Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal Squares are a delicious and wholesome breakfast treat featuring a tender baked oat base swirled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. Perfectly portioned into 10 satisfying squares, this recipe combines comforting flavors of cinnamon and maple syrup with the heartiness of rolled oats for a warm, oven-baked breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 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 and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish 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 well incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Layer the Base: Pour half of the oatmeal mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Swirl: In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon melted butter, brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon to create the swirl mixture.
- Add First Swirl Layer: Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the oatmeal layer in the dish.
- Add Second Oatmeal Layer: Pour the remaining oatmeal mixture over the cinnamon-sugar layer, spreading gently to cover.
- Add Top Swirl Layer: Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top of the second oatmeal layer.
- Bake: Bake the dish for 25-30 minutes, or until the baked oatmeal is set and lightly golden brown on top.
- Cool and Serve: Let the baked oatmeal cool slightly before cutting into 10 squares for serving.
Notes
- Use rolled oats, not instant oats, for the best texture.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey for a different sweetener option.
- To make it dairy-free, use coconut oil and a plant-based milk alternative.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat squares in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds before serving.
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