Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Swirl:
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour half of the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the 1 tablespoon melted butter, brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon for the swirl.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the oatmeal in the dish.
- Pour the remaining oatmeal mixture over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
- Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set and lightly golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a vegan version, use flax eggs and plant-based milk.
- Use quick oats for a softer texture.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg