Description
All the cozy flavors of a cinnamon roll baked into soft, satisfying oatmeal bars. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or a healthier dessert, with an optional cream cheese drizzle for that classic cinnamon roll finish.
Ingredients
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
Optional Cream Cheese Drizzle:
2 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, maple syrup (or honey), eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is set.
- Let it cool slightly.
- If using the drizzle, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk together until smooth, then drizzle over the top.
- Slice into squares and enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
Add chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for variety.
Stir in chopped apples or mashed banana for added sweetness and moisture.
Use plant-based milk, coconut yogurt, maple syrup, flax eggs, and coconut oil for a vegan version.
Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze individually wrapped squares.
Reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds per square.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
