Description
This Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal recipe offers a cozy, warm breakfast inspired by the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls. Made with old-fashioned oats simmered until creamy and topped with a luscious cream cheese icing, it’s a comforting and easy-to-make dish that provides a perfect balance of sweetness and spice in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups water (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Icing
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (to thin the icing)
Instructions
- Cook the Oats: In a medium saucepan, bring the water or milk along with the salt to a boil over medium heat. Add the old-fashioned oats, reduce the heat to low, then let the oats simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir occasionally until the oats become soft and creamy.
- Flavor the Oats: Stir in the ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla extract thoroughly. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed to suit your preference.
- Prepare the Icing: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk. Whisk the mixture until it becomes smooth and pourable.
- Assemble the Oatmeal: Divide the cooked oatmeal evenly into two bowls. Drizzle the cream cheese icing over the top of each bowl and use a spoon to swirl the icing, creating a cinnamon roll effect.
- Serve: Enjoy the oatmeal warm for a comforting and delicious cinnamon roll inspired breakfast.
Notes
- Use milk instead of water for creamier oatmeal.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar or sweetener.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with a vegan alternative.
- Leftover oatmeal can be refrigerated and reheated with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
