Cinnamon Roll Baked Oats Recipe

Very close up of one piece of cinnamon roll baked oatmeal so the tender inside is visible.

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Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal is a cozy breakfast casserole made with quick oats, a buttery cinnamon topping, and sweet vanilla glaze. It tastes like a cinnamon roll but is perfect for meal prep, brunch, holidays, or an easy make-ahead breakfast.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Cooling Time10

Total Time1

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked oatmeal, baked oats, meal prep breakfast

Servings: servings

Calories: 448kcal

Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

For the baked oat base:

3 cups quick oats
1 cup milk
2 eggs
½ cup sugar
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
nonstick cooking spray

For the cinnamon topping:

¼ cup softened butter
¼ cup brown sugar
½ tablespoon cinnamon

For the vanilla glaze:

¾ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon softened butter
2 teaspoons milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat and prep: Set the oven to 350°F and spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
nonstick cooking spray
Make the oat base: In a large bowl, combine the oats, milk, eggs, sugar, applesauce, baking powder, and vanilla.
3 cups quick oats, 1 cup milk, 2 eggs, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Make the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
¼ cup softened butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ tablespoon cinnamon
Top: Transfer the cinnamon mixture to a zip-top bag, snip off one corner, and pipe it over the oat mixture (see the photos above for reference).
Bake: Spread evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 33-37 minutes or until the middle is set and the edges begin to brown.
Cool: Let sit for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
Make the glaze: In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla.
1 tablespoon softened butter, 2 teaspoons milk, ¼ teaspoon vanilla, ¾ cup powdered sugar
Glaze: Transfer the vanilla glaze to a zip-top bag, snip off one corner, and drizzle it over the slightly cooled baked oatmeal. You can also drizzle it with a spoon.

Notes

Nutrition information is approximate and will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands used.

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