Cinnamon isn’t just a spice—it’s the backbone of so many classic breakfasts that feel warm, familiar, and just sweet enough to start the day right. This collection highlights cinnamon breakfast dishes in all forms, from gooey rolls and spiced oats to fluffy pancakes and handheld muffins. Whether you want something baked, stirred, or air-fried, these breakfast picks bring that unmistakable aroma and flavor front and center.

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Simmered apples and a generous dose of cinnamon make this oatmeal a cozy way to start the morning. It’s simple, warm, and tastes like comfort in a bowl.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Cinnamon Rolls Without Yeast

A glass baking dish filled with frosted cinnamon rolls, arranged in rows and covered with a layer of icing, perfect for trying out new cinnamon breakfast recipes.
Cinnamon Rolls Without Yeast. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

These quick rolls skip the rise but still bring all the cinnamon-sugar flavor you’re after. Soft and sweet, they’re ready fast and ideal for when time is short.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Rolls Without Yeast

Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

A close-up of two cinnamon rolls with white icing on a white plate, one partially eaten with a fork beside it—perfect inspiration for your next batch of cinnamon breakfast recipes.
Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Soft dough, a gooey cinnamon center, and a sweet icing drizzle—these classic rolls have it all. They’re a staple for a reason and hit the mark every time.
Get the Recipe: Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon

Air fryer bananas on a white plate over a rustic wooden cutting board with a pink linen.
Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Quick to make and lightly caramelized, these bananas are a sweet, cinnamon-spiced treat. They’re great on their own or piled onto oatmeal or pancakes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Two jars of apple oatmeal topped with chopped apples, surrounded by whole apples and a bowl of mixed nuts and dried fruits.
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Creamy oats soak overnight with apples and cinnamon, creating a ready-to-eat breakfast full of texture and flavor. No cooking needed, just a quick stir and go.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Image shows Baked cinnamon sugar donuts on a wooden table.
Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

These oven-baked donuts are light, fluffy, and coated in that iconic cinnamon sugar blend. Easy to make and great with coffee.
Get the Recipe: Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Homemade Cinnamon Twists

Homemade Cinnamon Twists. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Golden and flaky with swirls of cinnamon filling, these twists are fun to eat and look great on a brunch spread. Crisp edges and soft centers keep you reaching for more.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Cinnamon Twists

Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls

Puff pastry cinnamon roll sits on a white plate, with more rolls on a wire rack in the background.
Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Using store-bought puff pastry keeps these rolls simple but still loaded with buttery, cinnamon layers. Flaky, sweet, and fast to bake.
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts

An overhead view of a cinnamon bread.
Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This pull-apart bread is sticky, sweet, and made for sharing. Each piece is loaded with cinnamon sugar and topped with glaze.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Cinnamon pancakes topped with cooked diced apples.
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Chopped apples and cinnamon are folded into fluffy pancake batter, making each bite sweet and spiced. A cozy twist on a breakfast favorite.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake

Cinnamon roll pumpkin skillet cake with icing drizzled from spoon.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Pumpkin and cinnamon roll flavor combine in this rich skillet bake. It’s sweet, spiced, and drizzled with icing for good measure.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake

Cinnamon Roll Muffins

A plate of cinnamon roll muffins.
Cinnamon Roll Muffins. Photo credit: The Honour System.

All the flavor of cinnamon rolls in a quick muffin form. No rising, no fuss—just grab, glaze, and enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Cherry Cinnamon Rolls

Image shows a closeup of a Cherry Cinnamon Roll on a small plate.
Cherry Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Sweet cherry filling meets classic cinnamon sugar swirls in this fruit-forward twist on the traditional roll. Tart, sticky, and seriously satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Cinnamon Rolls

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