Cinnamon Toasted Oats Recipe - Whisking Mama (2024)

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Toasting oats in the oven is one of the easiest and most scrumptious methods. Below you will find a perfected formula to achieve the best tasting crunchy oats that you’ll want to indulge in everyday.

Fun Fact- Cinnamon improves the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar and this aromatic spice also boosts brain activity.

Why you’ll love Roasting Oats in the oven

There’s something special about the smell of vanilla and cinnamon baking in the oven. The perfume of oats toasting in the oven is warming to the soul. Personally I’m a huge believer that smell can impact the mind and trigger happy memories, I’m no scientist, but I’m pretty sure there is science to back that up. So, I’ll take that and run with it, baking delicious smelling foods for my family when ever possible. Making huge batches of these Cinnamon Toasted Oats, during the cold start of fall mornings, could not be a more simplistic way to bring happiness into your home.

What do Toasted Oats go well with

Not only do these Cinnamon Toasted Oats engulf your home with an aroma of pure bliss,they are so versatile. Enjoy this Toasted Oats recipe in your cereal bowl with added fruit, nuts and/or chocolate chunks. Also, they are excellent on top of parfaits, for makinggranola bars and much more!

How to store Cinnamon Toasted Oats

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You can have this tasty toasted oats recipe premade and ready to go (stored in an airtight container) for the perfect pantry staple. I love to make double batches of the cinnamon toasted oats. We use these delicious oats through out the week for parfaits, breakfast cereal and homemade Cranberry Granola Treats. Seriously, this makes the best breakfast cereal, simply add some fresh blueberries or chunks of dark chocolate with a splash of milk. Don’t wait, get out your baking pans and start making this recipe today.

Benefits of Oats

  • heart-health benefits
  • Oats can provide energy
  • Good source of fiber, Phosphorus, Thiamine, Magnesium and Zinc
  • Contains beta-glucan-has been researched to help slow digestion and suppress appetite
  • Beta-glucan fiber may help to prevent sharp rises in blood sugar and insulin levels after eating a meal (especially beneficial to Diabetics)

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Cinnamon Toasted Oats Recipe

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  • Author: Whisking Mama
  • Total Time: 27 mins
  • Yield: 6-8 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1.5 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300F
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside
  3. In a small bowl mix together the oil, honey and vanilla
  4. In a separate large bowl mix together the oats, salt, cinnamon, (optional nuts)
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until all ingredients are incorporated
  6. Spread oats onto lined baking sheet and spread out evenly
  7. Bake at 300F for 20-22 minutes watching closely at the end for a nice golden color
  8. Allow to cool completely before storing in an air tight container
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 22 mins
  • Category: Breakfast

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 214
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 72.8mg
  • Fat: 6.8g
  • Carbohydrates: 28.2g
  • Protein: 5.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0g

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10 Comments

  1. Cinnamon Toasted Oats Recipe - Whisking Mama (16)

    Vickie

    March 8, 2021 at 7:27 am·Reply

    Love these Oats. They’re so versatile. You can add it to so many things for that extra crunch. A real treat on ice cream too.

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    Kristian

    March 8, 2021 at 10:27 am·Reply

    These oats are so tasty! Eat them with milk as cereal or i love them over oatmeal!

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    Olivia Bloemfontein

    March 17, 2021 at 2:57 am·Reply

    i’m looking forward to trying you easy recipe, thank you.

  4. Cinnamon Toasted Oats Recipe - Whisking Mama (19)

    Ken

    November 10, 2021 at 2:01 pm·Reply

    This is the best recipe for homemade granola that I’ve ever had!!

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    Serenity

    December 28, 2021 at 9:24 pm·Reply

    I added a little toasted coconut and macadamia nuts after cooling and snacked on it like popcorn. ❤

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      Trina Marie

      January 4, 2022 at 3:19 pm·Reply

      That sounds Heavenly!!! Thank you for your review- Trina Marie

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    Bill

    January 22, 2022 at 11:58 pm·Reply

    This is a terrific recipe. I would like to ask have you tried other oils like olive or almond instead of coconut?

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      Trina Marie

      January 25, 2022 at 1:34 pm·Reply

      Thank you Bill! No we have not tried olive oil or almond.

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    Margaret Murray

    April 19, 2022 at 9:29 am·Reply

    How long can these Cinnamon Toasted Oats be kept in the airtight container in the pantry?
    What is the shelf life? Approx.
    Thanks, mm

    • Cinnamon Toasted Oats Recipe - Whisking Mama (25)

      Trina Marie

      April 19, 2022 at 5:48 pm·Reply

      Hi Margaret, typically I keep mine anywhere from 3-5 days in the air tight container. Most days they do not even last this long though. Enjoy

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FAQs

What does toasting do to oats? ›

How to Upgrade a Basic of Oatmeal. The solution is simple: Give the raw oats a quick toasting. This will add depth, complexity, and a rich caramel-like flavor to your oats without having to toss in any additional ingredients. The process is easy.

How do you toast oats without burning them? ›

Oats can be toasted in a dry pan, but toasting them in a tablespoon of butter—and with a pinch of salt—is more delicious. There's not much chance that the butter will burn, because the oats soak it up quickly.

Do I need to toast oats before baking? ›

Why You Should Toast Your Oats. On their own, raw oats don't have much flavor, but they do add texture (and plenty of whole grain goodness). But when you heat them up in a skillet, they will turn golden brown and develop toasty, nutty notes that can add complexity to the simplest recipes.

Are toasted oats healthy? ›

Whole oats are also rich in antioxidants which help lower blood pressure and inflammation. Toasted oats are great way to get a more heart healthy plant on your plate.

Should I toast oats before making oatmeal? ›

Flavor, baby! Toasting the oats, adds a wonderful nutty flavor to the oats. Be sure to keep an eye on them, they can burn quickly, a toaster oven is perfect for toasting oats and nuts, since you can time it.

Does toasting oats make it easier to digest? ›

In situ rumen degradability of processed oat was also evaluated. Decortication increased starch intake by 0.38 kg/d and reduced NDF intake by 0.91 kg/d. Toasting reduced ruminal AA digestibility and increased duodenal flow of CP by 0.41 kg/d.

Why did my overnight oats turn green? ›

Indeed, there have been anecdotal reports of oat products turning an unappealing grayish-green when cooked (Doehlert et al., 2009 ). Doehlert and coworkers found that high pH or ferrous iron (Fe 2+ ) in solutions used to cook oatmeal resulted in a distinct greenish hue. ...

What are the ingredients in toasted oats? ›

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR (INCLUDES THE OAT BRAN), WHEAT STARCH, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, OAT FIBER, SALT, OAT EXTRACT, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.

Does toasting oats remove phytic acid? ›

Heating or cooking the oats reduces the phytic acid to some extent but it also kills off the phytase.

Do rolled oats need to be roasted? ›

Rolled oats can be eaten without further heating or cooking, if they are soaked for 1–6 hours in water-based liquid, such as water, milk, or plant-based dairy substitutes. The required soaking duration depends on shape, size and pre-processing technique.

Why aren't my baked oats baking? ›

One of the main reasons that your baked oatmeal isn't rising is because you're not using leaveners, ie. baking powder and baking soda. If you've made any of my baked oats recipe, you'll see that I use a mixture of both baking powder and baking soda.

How do you toast oats before cooking them? ›

Toast your plain oats first in a dry skillet. Medium-high heat, just keep an eye on them until they start to go brown and smell like cookies. It adds a bunch of depth of flavour to an otherwise slightly bland dish, with no additional cost or calories.

Are toasted oats the same as granola? ›

Although similar, oats and granola are very different. Oats are a healthful cereal grain, often added to granola. Granola is far more versatile and consists of oats and other food items (such as dried fruits and nuts). Both are typically toasted and often enjoyed for breakfast.

Should you eat oatmeal everyday? ›

Oatmeal's high fiber content and prebiotic qualities may benefit your body in more ways than one. Making oatmeal a regular part of your menu can potentially lower your disease risk, help your gut health thrive, make bowel movements easier and keep you feeling fuller for longer.

How long do toasted oats last? ›

How long do oats last? As long as you let them cool completely and store them in a dry, air tight container they will easily last for months.

What happens when you heat oats? ›

Softening - Oats swell up and absorb water when heated, which gives a softer texture.

Does toasting oats reduce phytic acid? ›

Heating or cooking the oats reduces the phytic acid to some extent but it also kills off the phytase.

What does toasting grains do? ›

Toasting grains—and spices—is a great way to boost flavor. And while you can fry grains in oil before or after cooking, it's a lot easier to make (and clean up) when there's no oil involved. Toasting just a smidge? Use a small pan.

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