Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal
This Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal tastes just like your favorite pastry in a warm, comforting bowl of oats—complete with a buttery cinnamon topping and a sweet cream-cheese glaze. No oven required, just stovetop simplicity!
Ingredients
Oatmeal:
- 1 ¾ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
Glaze:
- 1 ounce cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine milk, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in oats. Simmer 3–5 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Cover and let sit 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for topping.
- Microwave cream cheese 10 seconds.
- Stir in confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon oatmeal into bowls. Drizzle with cinnamon topping and cream cheese glaze.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/cinnamon-roll-oatmeal/
Notes
- Lighten It Up: Swap half the milk for water or unsweetened almond milk.
- Adjust Sweetness: Reduce the sugar amounts if you prefer less sweetness.
- Instant Oats: You can use quick-cook oats—just cut the simmer time to 1–2 minutes and watch closely.