Description
Indulge in a delicious and healthy twist on classic cinnamon rolls with this Sticky Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal recipe. It’s the perfect combination of cozy flavors and nutritious ingredients, making it an ideal breakfast treat for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base:
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 2 ounces light cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (to thin)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch or similar baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, egg, vanilla, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
- Mix wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Make cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, stir together the cinnamon swirl ingredients. Drizzle over the oatmeal mixture and swirl gently. Add pecans on top, if using.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare glaze: Whisk together softened cream cheese, maple syrup, and milk to drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the warm oatmeal before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- To make it dairy-free, use plant-based yogurt and skip the cream cheese glaze or use a dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
