Cinnamon Swirl Baked Oatmeal (Printable Version)

Wholesome baked oatmeal infused with cinnamon swirl, ideal for breakfast or brunch gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1/3 cup maple syrup
07 - 1 3/4 cups milk
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Swirl

10 - 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
11 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Optional Add-Ins

13 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
14 - 1/2 cup raisins or chopped apples

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend together rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with maple syrup, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
04 - Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until evenly moistened. Gently incorporate nuts or fruit if desired.
05 - Spread oatmeal mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
06 - In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons melted butter until combined.
07 - Drizzle cinnamon swirl evenly over the oatmeal batter. Use a knife to gently swirl it through the top layer.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
09 - Allow baked oatmeal to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses pantry staples for fuss-free prep
  • Perfect for meal prep and make-ahead breakfasts
  • Simple to adapt for various diets and preferences
  • Bakes up with a golden cinnamon top and soft custardy center
02 -
  • High in fiber and protein to keep you full all morning
  • Freezes and reheats beautifully for convenient breakfasts
  • Easy to make gluten free or dairy free
03 -
  • Always use thick-cut rolled oats for the best hearty baked result Quick oats can make it mushy and steel cut oats need extra cook time and liquid
  • Swirl the cinnamon only into the top layer to keep the signature look and pockets of spice
  • Do not skip resting the baked oatmeal after baking It finishes setting during this time just like a cake
  • Add a supportive note from experience Keep a close eye during the last five minutes so you get the perfectly golden crust

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