Baked Oatmeal with Cinnamon Buns – Super healthy kids

These Baked Oatmeal Cinnamon Buns are sweet, chewy, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor. And it’s packed with nutritious ingredients that will keep you full all morning — unlike the breakfast treat that inspired it!

Why we love this oatmeal baked in cinnamon rolls

There are so many reasons we love this recipe. For starters, it’s made with nutritious, whole ingredients that will keep you and your family satisfied all morning long. And they’re ingredients I always have on hand, so it’s a great recipe when you’re short on groceries. Second, it’s incredibly easy to make. There aren’t many things I enjoy more than feeding my kids healthy, tasty, and filling meals with very little prep time. It’s as simple as stirring the ingredients together and baking! You can even make it the night before and bake it in the morning.

Last but not least – it’s downright delicious. Fast and healthy is great, but if it doesn’t taste that good, does it really matter? No. (Well, yes. But still no.) Ok, so you’re probably not fooling anyone into sinking their teeth into a deliciously butter-sugar-filled pastry. In fact, trying to sell it this way is a guaranteed way of losing some important trust points. However, it has the perfect balance of sweetness and is packed with warm cinnamon flavors. And topped with a sweet vanilla drizzle, you’ll still be rewarded with a table full of smiles. It’s deliciously chewy and the edges are slightly crunchy from the brown sugar. It’s just GOOD.

Ingredients for Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal

• oatmeal– We used normal rolled oats and they work best in this recipe.
• milk– We used 2% milk, but almonds, oats or other non-dairy alternatives work great too.
• eggs– If you are dealing with an egg allergy, you can add 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal. It helps bind the oatmeal instead of the eggs. Or just leave out the eggs. But you will have a more spoonable oatmeal.
• applesauce– We used regular unsweetened applesauce.
• butter– We used salted butter. Coconut oil is a really tasty substitute!
• vanilla extract– For a fun and delicious twist, you can also add 1/4 tsp almond extract.
• Brown sugar– You can easily substitute your favorite sweetener here without affecting the end product.
• Cinammon– This recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon. It’s oatmeal baked in cinnamon rolls, after all! If you’re not a big fan, you can reduce it by a teaspoon or so.
• baking powder – The baking soda adds lightness and improves the texture of your baked oatmeal.
• Salt– We used kosher salt. This balances out the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor.

How to make baked oatmeal with cinnamon rolls

1. Whisk together In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla.
2. stir together Oatmeal, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl.
3. Add the wet ingredients add to the oatmeal and stir until combined.
4. Pour the mixture Place in a greased 8×8-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and firm.
5. Dilute the vanilla Greek yogurt Pour in some milk until you get a good consistency for drizzling. Drizzle onto the baked oatmeal.
6. Enjoy Serve as is or with some maple syrup.

Tips & Suggestions

Can I make Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal the night before and bake it in the morning?

Yes! Follow the recipe as directed. Take the oatmeal out of the fridge in the morning and let it sit on the counter while the oven preheats.

How long does baked oatmeal keep in the fridge?

You can store leftover baked oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze leftovers in individual serving containers for up to three months.

How do I serve baked oatmeal?

You can cut it into squares and serve as is. But it’s also very tasty when served in a bowl and topped with milk. If you want a little more sweetness, you can also serve it with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Tasty Variations:

Try adding 1/2 cup of chopped nuts to the mixture before baking. It adds a delicious crunch! You can also add fruit like chopped apples, blueberries, or sliced ​​bananas. For a fun serving idea, bake the oatmeal in greased muffin cases and top with a swirl of yogurt drizzle. It looks like a cinnamon roll!

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