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A bowl of cinnamon roll oatmeal with brown sugar swirl and yogurt drizzled over the top.
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Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal

Cinnamon roll oatmeal is perfect for mornings when you need something filling, satisfying, and maybe a little indulgent feeling. Made with good-for-you ingredients like oats, Greek yogurt, and your choice of dairy, it sets you and yours up for a good day. The sweet cinnamon swirl makes sure everyone cleans their bowls, too.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 388

Ingredients

For the oats

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats*
  • 4 cups milk, low-fat, whole, or non-dairy all work
  • Pinch salt (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the brown sugar swirl

  • 2 tablespoons (1 oz) unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the glaze

  • 2 tablespoons vanilla or plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
  • Few drops vanilla extract (optional)
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Instructions

Make the oats

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together the oats, milk, salt, if using, and cinnamon, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened and most of the liquid is gone, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover with a lid to keep warm.

Make the brown sugar swirl

  • In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter on high power, 15 to 30 seconds. Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon.

Make the glaze

  • In a separate small bowl, stir together the yogurt and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. If desired, stir in the vanilla.
  • Divvy the oatmeal between 4 bowls. Drizzle the butter-sugar mixture over top of the oatmeal, followed by a dollop of the yogurt-sugar mixture. Serve immediately.

Notes

*Are old-fashioned oats healthier than quick oats? 

Old-fashioned oats, also called rolled oats, are flat and flaky. They absorb water quickly and can be ready in about 5 minutes. Old-fashioned oats are less processed and, because of that, they've retained more of their fiber. This means that they'll keep you feeling fuller longer and have a lower glycemic index. Quick oats, on the other hand, cook on the stove-top in only 1 minute (and can also be microwaved) because they've been processed into smaller, thinner flakes. The biggest difference between them is the amount of fiber. Quick oats have significantly less, so while they do cook faster, they don't give you that all-morning satisfaction that old-fashioned oats will. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 113mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 32g