10-Minute Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal (Vegan)
Enjoy cinnamon rolls for breakfast in a healthier way with this 10-minute Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal! Made with rolled oats, chia seeds and almond milk. Vegan cream cheese is swirled into the oatmeal along with a buttery cinnamon mixture for a real cinnamon roll taste. These oats are so gourmet and decadent, all the while being completely vegan, gluten-free, and healthier breakfast alternative!
Servings 3 people
Calories 286kcal
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).
Notes
This recipe will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 2mg