Healthy Cinnamon Roll Baked Oats

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Get ready for the best breakfast of your life – because you’ll have this fluffy gooey cinnamon roll baked oatmeal  to greet you for breakfast this week! Fluffy, delicious and loaded with tons of secretly healthy cinnamon syrup, these cinnamon roll baked oats for one are the ultimate breakfast!  

Inspired by everyone’s favorite, cinnamon roll, I wanted to take this classic breakfast bun and make it healthy enough to eat for breakfast! So now this vegan baked oats recipe is: 

• Easy and super quick to make/meal prep
• Super healthy unlike an actual cinnamon roll
• Tons of protein and nutrients
• Makes the perfect balanced breakfast 

Oh, and did I mention that these vegan baked oats have no banana – unlike so many other vegan baked oats recipes out there! This healthy cinnamon roll baked oatmeal  recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth in the morning! 

Cinnamon Roll Baked Oats  Ingredients 

I’ll leave the full list of ingredients for this cinnamon roll baked oats recipe here, along with substitutions for certain ingredients and what you can use instead! 

• Rolled Oats/Oat Flour: you can use either rolled oats and grind them into flour yourself or use oat flour. I recommend grinding your own oat flour, since it’s so much cheaper and super easy. Simply pop the rolled oats into a dry blender or spice grinder and blend until it becomes a fine flour. 
• Protein powder:  protein powder is absolutely not necessary, but it makes these waffles more balanced by adding a protein boost. I’ll link my favorite protein powder right here. It’s so good! If you’d like to leave out the protein powder, you can replace it with 2 tbsp spelt flour. 
• Date: to sweeten the oats and make the cinnamon syrup. You can use any type of syrup you have on hand, such as maple syrup, honey, a sugar-free syrup etc. 
• Almond Butter: will replace the butter in traditional cinnamon roll filling and make the baked oats super gooey and rich! 
• Almond milk: I personally like using cashew or almond milk, but any kind of plant milk will work well. 
• Lemon juice: is essential to making sure this batter gets fluffy and silky smooth. However, any type of acid will work, like apple cider vinegar or white vinegar. 

Can I Substitute…

• Oat flour: substitute this with any type of flour you like, such as spelt, all-purpose or whole wheat flour. Keep in mind that alternative flours like almond and coconut will not work with this recipe. 
• Protein powder:  You can replace it with 3 tbsp spelt flour. However, any protein powder brand will work! 
• Date Syrup: any type of syrup will work, like maple syrup, honey, sugar-free syrup etc.
• Almond Butter: peanut butter, cashew butter, sunflower butter, etc. any type of nut butter will work.  
• Almond milk: Any kind of plant milk will work well. 
• Lemon juice: if you’re using a super tangy yogurt you can omit the lemon juice, otherwise substitute with apple cider vinegar or white vinegar. 

How to Make these Cinnamon Roll Baked Oats

I get it! You’re in a hurry, it’s getting late and you want to make this baked oats recipe as fast as possible. So I’ll outline my strategy for making this cinnamon roll oatmeal as quickly as possible.

• Begin by making the cinnamon syrup. To make the cinnamon syrup begin by adding the almond butter, honey and cinnamon into a bowl. Whisk well and set aside. If the syrup seems way too thick, you can add a tiny splash of almond milk to thin it out.  
• To make the baked oats, begin by preheating the oven to 350°F and greasing a ramekin with cooking spray. 
• In a bowl, add the ground oats (or oat flour), protein powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Then pour in the almond milk and lemon juice and whisk well. The batter should look like thick pancake batter. If the batter seems too dry, add in a dash more almond milk. If the batter looks too runny, add in some more oat flour or protein powder. 
• Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin and place all of the cinnamon syrup in the middle. Then, using a knife or spoon, swirl the filling around into the batter, make sure it’s evenly spread out in the batter. Just don’t over-mix! Then bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Let cool for 2 minutes and enjoy! 

FAQ’s for Baked Oats 

• Why do baked oats take so long to cook? Most often this is because you’ve used too much liquid – so too much water or mylk. Different types of flours or even the humidity can determine if the baked oats batter is too runny. Ideally, you want a thick pancake batter consistency in order for the baked oats to cook in less than 20 minutes. 
• Are baked oats healthy? I’ve outlined in detail why these baked oats are so healthy. However, since baked oats have oatmeal, cashew milk, date syrup and other whole-foods ingredients, these all combine to make this breakfast packed with protein, whole grains and tons of nutrients. See below for even more details on why baked oats are so healthy! 
• Can baked oats be reheated? You can definitely reheat these baked oats. Simply pop them in the microwave for 2 minutes, covered with foil. Or reheat them in the oven at 350° for 15 minutes covered with foil. Make sure to cover the top of the oats with foil otherwise the top will burn. Also, as a side note, since baked oats are so easy to reheat you can easily make these at night time and then reheat them in the morning for a quick and decadent breakfast! 

Why these Cinnamon Roll Baked Oats are Healthy

Fluffy, fudgy, cinnamon roll baked oats with a rich and gooey cinnamon syrup…you might be wondering if this baked oatmeal is even healthy. The answer is YES! 

These cinnamon roll baked oats are packed with protein, date syrup, oats and cinnamon which are all linked to a host of benefits. I’ll leave a few benefits of each of these ingredients down below: 

• Oats: Have been linked to lowering blood sugar levels and lowering risk of heart disease. Oatmeal is also rich in antioxidants and avenanthramides. Avenanthramides have been shown to help lower blood pressure by producing nitric oxide which helps dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow. Additionally, avenanthramides and antioxidants. are also anti-inflammatory. Furthermore, oatmeal also contains a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan that can increase growth of good bacteria in the gut! 
• Cinnamon: has a compound called cinnamaldehyde which is antiviral and anti-bacterial as well. In fact, cinnamon has been shown to reduce the growth of e-coli in food items and also help keep your teeth clean and prevent decay! Additionally, cinnamon has tons of antioxidants which are great for skin health and help in strengthening your immune system. Lastly, cinnamon has been connected with helping improve blood sugar control. Which is great since the cinnamon will help mitigate any sugar spike from the date sugar in the cinnamon roll baked oats – that’s what I call a win!
• Date Syrup/Dates: Where to begin – dates have so many benefits, such as antioxidants, antibacterial properties, and a host of vitamins and minerals that are essential. Dates have a compound called phenolic that have shown to be effective in reducing bacteria growth. This means that dates will help you strengthen your immune system. Lastly, dates have vitamins X, B6, and A which are essential to the body!
• Sun Warrior Protein Power: unlike any other protein powders, this protein powder is not only packed with plant-based protein from peas, brown rice and quinoa, it’s also sprouted. Sprouting foods, especially grains, makes them more bioavailable, meaning that it’s easier for your body to absorb nutrients and it’s easier to digest. If you want to get the same protein powder I use, click the link here – use code MWM10 for a discount.

Bottom line, these cinnamon roll baked oats are the best thing you can start your day with! Balanced, nutritious and delicious!

More Delicious Baked Oatmeal Recipes

• Mocha Baked Oats
• Single-Serve Peach Cobbler 
• Single-Serve Cinnamon Roll 

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