Description
Delight in a cozy breakfast with this Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal recipe that combines creamy, warm oats with a cinnamon-sugar topping and a luscious cream cheese glaze. This easy stovetop oatmeal dish mimics the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll without the fuss of baking, perfect for a comforting start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal
- 1 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 ounce cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Boil liquids: In a large saucepan, combine milk, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat, ensuring the sugars dissolve completely to create a sweet base for your oatmeal.
- Cook oats: Stir in the rolled oats and return the mixture to a boil. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes until the oats begin to thicken and absorb the liquid, achieving a creamy texture.
- Let oatmeal sit: Cover the saucepan and remove it from the heat. Let the oatmeal sit for about 3 minutes to fully thicken and set.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, light brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined. This topping will add a rich, cinnamon-sweet flavor to the oatmeal.
- Melt cream cheese: Microwave the softened cream cheese in a small bowl for about 10 seconds, just until it softens enough to mix smoothly but not fully liquid.
- Make glaze: Stir in the confectioners’ sugar into the cream cheese until well combined and creamy.
- Add liquids to glaze: Add milk and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and stir until the glaze is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust glaze consistency: If the glaze is too thin, add a little more confectioners’ sugar to thicken it; if it’s too thick, add a bit more milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Assemble serving: Spoon the desired amount of oatmeal into a serving bowl. Drizzle over some of the cinnamon sugar topping, then finish with a drizzle of the cream cheese glaze for that perfect cinnamon roll flavor.
- Serve warm: Enjoy your cinnamon roll oatmeal while warm for the best taste and comforting experience.
Notes
- Old-fashioned rolled oats are preferred for a creamy yet textured oatmeal; quick oats will become mushy and steel-cut oats require longer cooking.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free version, adjusting cooking times slightly.
- For a richer flavor, try using half-and-half or adding a pinch of nutmeg to the oatmeal.
- The glaze can be prepared in advance and refrigerated; warm slightly before serving for easy drizzling.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by modifying the sugar quantities.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger servings.
