Description
These Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with comforting cinnamon flavor. With a buttery oat base, rich cinnamon-sugar filling, and a sweet vanilla glaze, they offer all the flavor of a cinnamon roll in an easy-to-make bar form. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
1½ cups (135 g) rolled oats
½ cup (60 g) all‑purpose flour
¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar (for the base)
¼ cup (57 g) melted butter (for the base)
¼ tsp (1.5 g) salt
¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar (for the filling)
¼ cup (57 g) softened butter (for the filling)
1 tbsp (8 g) ground cinnamon (for the filling)
½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar (for the glaze)
1–2 tbsp (15–30 ml) milk (for the glaze)
¼ tsp (1.25 ml) vanilla extract (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, melted butter, and salt until well combined.
- Press the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the cinnamon mixture evenly over the oat base and swirl lightly with a knife, if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is set.
- While bars cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk (add more as needed), and vanilla extract to make glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm bars and allow it to set before cutting into 9 squares.
Notes
Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the oat base for crunch.
Swap part of the milk in the glaze with cream cheese for a tangy twist.
Use coconut sugar and whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
A dash of nutmeg or cardamom in the filling adds depth.
Use vegan butter and plant-based milk to make it dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
