If you want to know anything about our family, know that we will turn anything in a cinnamon roll flavored thing.
Of course that means we have the classic cinnamon rolls, but also cinnamon roll pancakes, cinnamon roll knots, and even a cinnamon roll star bread perfect for the holidays.
So when we were trying to decide our next baked oatmeal flavor, we had to do a cinnamon roll version!
Baked oatmeal has all the fiber, protein, and on-the-go needs that you have to get you through a busy week. It’s perfect for those who don’t necessarily like the texture of traditional oatmeal and uses pantry staples that you likely already have on hand.
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Why You’ll Love Vegan Baked Oatmeal
- No Mushy Texture – One of the biggest complaints about oatmeal is that the texture is mushy; however, with baked oatmeal, that’s not a concern. Baking allows for it to crisp up on the tops and edges and perfectly cook the oatmeal itself. If you love oatmeal cookies, you’ll love baked oatmeal as well.
- Lots of Flavor – Most of the time, we hear that people aren’t fans of oatmeal because they lack flavor and they aren’t sure how to fix that. This baked oatmeal has all the flavor you could want inside of it!
- Great for Meal Prep – it’s seriously so good for on the go. Cut a square and out the door you go! You don’t even have to warm it back up if you don’t want.
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Easy Cinnamon Swirl Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
Oatmeal Base
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (180g)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, left whole (90g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk (480mL)
- 2 ripe bananas, (about 220g) mashed
- ¼ cup maple syrup (60mL)
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter, (28g) melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- ¼ cup light brown sugar (55g)
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter, (28g) melted
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon oat flour (or all-purpose flour)
Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze
- 3 oz vegan cream cheese, softened (85g)
- 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk (30 mL)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (30 mL)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Optional Toppings
- Chopped toasted pecans
- Chopped Walnuts
- Fresh Berries
- More Cinnamon
- Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish. Add 2 cups of the oats to a blender and blend into a fine oat flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the blended oats, remaining whole oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oat milk, mashed bananas, maple syrup, melted vegan butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so the oats can begin absorbing the liquid.
- Meanwhile, make the cinnamon swirl by stirring together the brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and oat flour until it forms a thick paste.
- Spread half of the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dollop half of the cinnamon mixture over the top and gently swirl with a butter knife. Add the remaining oatmeal mixture, then dollop and swirl in the remaining cinnamon mixture.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is just set. It should still have a slight jiggle in the very center. Let cool for 10 minutes before glazing.
- While the oatmeal cools, whisk together the cream cheese, oat milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth and pourable. If needed, add another splash of oat milk to thin it. Drizzle the glaze over the warm baked oatmeal and serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Make sure to use a safe for you non-dairy milk and butter. Omit the optional nuts.
Once it has cooled for a few minutes, you can cut the dish into 6-9 squares or other desired size. Serve as is or add options toppings like vegan whipped cream and fresh fruit to it.
Baked oatmeal can be eaten however you wish – some will prefer it warm, especially freshly out of the oven; while others will enjoy this dish served chilled.
Baked oatmeal should be store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
Yes! This dish is great for meal prepping. Since make and let cool completely, then cover tightly and store in the fridge. Eat within 5-7 days.
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