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Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal

Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal
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Start your day with warm, cozy Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal that combines the comforting spice of cinnamon with hearty oats baked to perfection. This wholesome breakfast delivers an irresistible blend of sweet, soft, and slightly crunchy textures, offering a healthier alternative to classic cinnamon rolls while being easy to prepare and customizable to your taste and dietary needs.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups milk (or dairy-free alternative such as almond, oat, or coconut milk)
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil)

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

  • 2 tablespoons softened butter (or coconut oil)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare your pan: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish so the oatmeal doesn’t stick and bakes evenly with a golden crust.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar. This dry base distributes the flavors evenly through the bake.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together your choice of milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. This wet mix ensures everything holds together and adds creamy richness.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. The oats will soak up the liquid, making a thick batter ready for baking.
  5. Add the cinnamon sugar swirl: Mix cinnamon and sugar with a bit of softened butter to create the cinnamon swirl. Drop spoonfuls of this mixture over the oatmeal batter and use a knife or skewer to gently swirl it in for that authentic cinnamon roll look and taste.
  6. Bake to perfection: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use old-fashioned rolled oats as they hold their shape better than instant oats when baked.
  • Don’t skip the cinnamon sugar swirl—it mimics the classic cinnamon roll flavor.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste: brown sugar adds depth but maple syrup or honey can be substituted.
  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking to allow oats to soak and create a softer texture.
  • Serve warm as flavors intensify when freshly baked and slightly cooled.

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