Lightened Up Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal
Oatmeal cookies, oatmeal protein energy bites, oatmeal for breakfast, you name it and we love oatmeal. Our lightened up cinnamon roll oatmeal even tastes like it has a cream cheese frosting!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Milk low fat
- 2 Cups Oats Old Fashioned *see note for quick cooking oats adaptations
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
Cinnamon Roll Filling
- 1 Tablespoon Butter unsalted
- 1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Cinnamon Roll Glaze
- 1 Tablespoon Greek Yogurt Vanilla or Plain
- 2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
- Dash Vanilla * optional
Instructions
- Pour the milk, oatmeal and cinnamon in a saucepan and turn the heat to medium high to bring the ingredients to a boil.2 Cups Oats , 2 Cups Milk, 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Turn down to medium low and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and place a lid on it.
- Prepare the cinnamon roll filling by melting the butter and stirring in the cinnamon and brown sugar until combined.1 Tablespoon Butter, 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar, 1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Prepare the glaze by stirring together the Greek yogurt and powdered sugar.1 Tablespoon Greek Yogurt, 2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar, Dash Vanilla
- Drizzle both over the top of the oatmeal in a bowl and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Notes
To make this using quick cooking oats: Bring 1 cup of low fat milk and cinnamon to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in 1/2 cup oats and reduce the heat to medium; cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
To reheat leftovers, place in microwave-safe bowl, add a few drops of water or milk, cover with a paper towel and heat for 45 seconds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 2mg