Description
This Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal is a cozy, creamy breakfast bowl that combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls with the wholesome goodness of oats. Made with rolled oats simmered in milk and sweetened with brown sugar, it’s topped with a luscious cream cheese and Greek yogurt drizzle for a decadent yet nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Cream Cheese Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for thinning the drizzle)
Optional Toppings
- Chopped pecans
- Extra cinnamon
- Drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Cook the Oats: In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, and cook for 5–7 minutes until the oats are creamy and tender.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Drizzle: While the oats are cooking, whisk together the softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Add additional milk as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Assemble and Serve: Once the oatmeal is cooked, divide it evenly between two bowls. Drizzle the cream cheese mixture generously over the oatmeal. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon or chopped pecans if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For added protein, stir in a scoop of protein powder or an egg white into the oatmeal while it cooks.
- Use maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a natural sweetener alternative.
- Adjust the thickness of the cream cheese drizzle by adding more or less milk as preferred.
- Feel free to customize toppings with fresh fruit or nuts to increase texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
