Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of a cinnamon roll with this healthy twist on baked oatmeal. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or meal prep, this sticky cinnamon roll oatmeal is gluten-free and refined sugar-free.
Ingredients
Main Oatmeal:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or butter)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Sticky Cinnamon Swirl:
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional Glaze:
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- splash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, melted coconut oil, and applesauce. Combine wet and dry ingredients, fold in pecans if using.
- Prepare cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, stir together coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle or swirl over oatmeal mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set. Let cool slightly before serving. Optionally, mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over the top.
Notes
- This oatmeal can be made ahead and reheated.
- Use flax eggs for a vegan version.
- Swap pecans for walnuts or omit them entirely.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
