10-Minute Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal (Vegan)
Dec 1, 2023 by Hannah Sunderani
10-Minute Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal (Vegan)
Indulge this holiday season in a warm bowl of cozy Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal! Sweet, creamy oats swirled with vegan cream cheese and a luxurious cinnamon butter drizzle for an easy breakfast recipe to remember. Even oatmeal skeptics love these oats!
I love getting creative with my morning oatmeal recipes, because it can be like having dessert for breakfast! After perfecting my Pumpkin Pie Oats and Apple Pie Oatmeal, I knew I wanted to find a way to create a healthier, gluten-free, every day alternative to my soft and pillowy Vegan Cinnamon Rolls.
This cinnamon roll oatmeal recipe is hitting all targets while still being healthy, wholesome, and made with whole-food ingredients. It’s truly the best of both worlds and the perfect addition to a well balanced vegan diet.
Why You’ll Love My Recipe
Every good cinnamon roll recipe is complete with a beautifully golden brown cinnamon swirl and these cinnamon roll oats are no exception! In addition to being swirled with cream cheese, a cinnamon butter mixture is drizzled on top of the oats at the end for a deliciously buttery and cinnamon-y taste!
The end result is so gourmet and luxurious, it’s a recipe you’d get for breakfast or brunch at an upscale restaurant. So get ready to really WOW your family. They’ll definitely be open to eating more oatmeal for breakfast after the first bite!
This Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal is….
- Gourmet
- Easy to make
- Vegan and gluten-free
- Ready in 10 minutes
- Filled with cinnamon roll flavour
- Perfect for busy mornings
- Kid-friendly
- A healthy holiday breakfast
- Meal prep friendly
Looking for more healthy and delicious breakfast ideas? Check out these Top 41+ Vegan Breakfast Ideas you can prepare in 30-Minutes or Less!
Ingredient Notes
You’ll need just 8 simple ingredients to make a bowl of oatmeal that tastes like an actual cinnamon roll. Here are the basics you won’t want to skip:
- Oats: My favourite type of oats to use are rolled oats or old-fashioned oats. They’re quicker cooking than steel cut oats, yet heartier than quick oats or instant oatmeal. If you are gluten-free, make sure to pick up a bag of certified gluten-free oats.
- Chia seeds: Adds essential omegas and healthy fats as well to thicken the oats into a rich and creamy consistency.
- Cinnamon: A necessity when making cinnamon rolls in any form! For the best cinnamon flavour, I recommend adding to both the oats and cinnamon butter drizzle.
- Almond milk: If you make my recipes on the regular, you know I love my Homemade Almond Milk. It’s so easy to make in my trusty Vitamix (check out my other must-have essentials in a vegan kitchen here!) and is much more rich and creamy than store-bought alternatives. If you’re allergic to nuts, try soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.
- Maple syrup: Adds the perfect amount of sweetness with a sweet caramel taste that complements the warmth in the cinnamon. If needed, replace the maple with a sweetener of choice such as light brown sugar or coconut sugar.
- Cream cheese: In order to make these cinnamon roll oats healthier and vegan-friendly, I used my Plain Tofu Cream Cheese (don’t worry – it doesn’t taste like tofu!). You can also use a store-bought vegan cream cheese, or swap in a dollop of plain or vanilla Coconut Yogurt for a lighter twist on cream cheese frosting!
- Vegan butter: If you’ve made my Classic Vegan Cinnamon Rolls, you’ll know they’re filled with an irresistible cinnamon butter mixture. To recreate this, we’re drizzling our bowl of oats with a cinnamon butter mixture. Trust me when I say it’s the perfect finishing touch!
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal
Making hot cinnamon roll oats from scratch requires just 4 simple steps.
1. First, combine the oats, chia seeds, pinch of salt, and cinnamon in a saucepan, followed by the almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Bring the oats mixture to a boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, and continue to cook the oats for 5 minutes, or until thickened to your desired oatmeal consistency.
3. When the oatmeal has thickened, stir through the cream cheese and remove the cinnamon roll oatmeal from the heat.
4. Lastly, in a small skillet, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in the cinnamon until well combined.
5. Scoop the oatmeal into individual serving bowls and drizzle with the cinnamon butter mixture and enjoy!
Storage Instructions
Leftover oats will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days and will reheat best in the microwave or in a small saucepan over low heat on the stovetop.
After refrigeration, the oatmeal will thicken. To make it thin and creamy again, add a few splashes of your favourite non-dairy milk of choice until your desired consistency is reached.
Can I Make This an Overnight Oats Recipe?
I have only enjoyed these oats as a hot oatmeal and have not tested a cinnamon roll overnight oats recipe just yet. Overnight oats typically require an altered liquid to dry ratio and would need additional testing to balance the wet ingredients and dry ingredients.
If you’re craving overnight oats, you may enjoy my popular Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats, Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats, or my Overnight Steel Cut Oats! Or, prep a big batch of these creamy, thick oats on Sunday eve and quickly reheat an individual serving throughout the week!
More Healthy Breakfast Recipes You Might Like:
- Maple Apple Butter Oatmeal
- Apple Pie Oatmeal (Vegan)
- Steel Cut Oatmeal with Caramelized Bananas
- PB&J with Fried Banana Oatmeal
- Fried Apple and Almond Butter Oatmeal
- Vegan Chocolate Oatmeal
I hope you love this delicious Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal as much as I do! If you do make this recipe, please let me know in the comments below what you think and check out The Two Spoons App for more wholesome vegan recipes like this! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have.
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10-Minute Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal (Vegan)
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 ¼ cups almond milk (splashes more if needed)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup vegan cream cheese (or coconut yogurt)
Cinnamon butter
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
METHOD
- In a saucepan combine the oats, chia, and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Pour in the almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Bring to boil on medium high heat, stir together and then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook the oatmeal for 5 minutes, or until thickened and desired oatmeal consistency. (Optional to add splashes more milk if desired for thinning).
- When the oatmeal has thickened, stir through the cream cheese. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate small skillet, melt the vegan butter on medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the cinnamon. Set aside.
- Scoop the oatmeal into bowls and drizzle with the cinnamon butter mixture. (Or alternatively, add the cinnamon butter mixture to the saucepan with the cooked oatmeal and swirl it in. Then scoop into bowls).
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