Recipes Health Conditions High Blood Pressure Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Recipe By Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD facebook twitter linkedin Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is an intuitive eating registered dietitian with a master's in clinical nutrition. Learn about our editorial process Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD Updated on April 11, 2020 Print Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN (328 ratings) Total Time: 10 min Prep Time: 0 min Cook Time: 10 min Servings: 2 (1 cup each) Nutrition Highlights (per serving) 293 calories 4g fat 50g carbs 15g protein Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 2 (1 cup each) Amount per serving Calories 293 % Daily Value* Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 6mg 2% Sodium 119mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 50g 18% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 24g Includes 10g Added Sugars 20% Protein 15g Vitamin D 3mcg 15% Calcium 364mg 28% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 595mg 13% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. Do you prefer a sweet breakfast over a savory one? It is possible to enjoy a sweeter breakfast while still enjoying a nutritious and filling one. Turn your morning oatmeal into a sweet treat with this healthy take on a cinnamon roll—cinnamon roll oatmeal! Oats have lots of filling fiber to help keep you full and keep your heart healthy. Flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, and a Greek yogurt "cream cheese frosting," this cinnamon roll oatmeal is a winner breakfast that'll also satisfy your sweet tooth. Ingredients 2 cups skim milk or milk of choice 1 cup rolled oats 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 2 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon skim milk or milk of choice Preparation In a small saucepan, bring milk to a gentle boil. Stir in oats, turn heat to low and cook until oats have absorbed liquid about 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup. Divide oatmeal into two bowls. In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, maple syrup, and milk. Drizzle over top of oatmeal. Serve immediately. Ingredient Variations and Substitutions You can use quick oats instead of rolled oats if desired. This will cut your cooking time slightly. This recipe works well with any milk or milk substitute. Dairy milk will provide the most protein, and unsweetened milk alternatives won't add sugar but sweetened plant milks may. Try adding other spices, like nutmeg or ginger, for variation. Honey will also work in place of maple syrup. Cooking and Serving Tips Be careful not to heat milk over too high of heat to prevent curdling or scorching. As soon as you add the oats, turn heat to low to prevent boiling over. Serve oatmeal with a piece of fruit for a rounded out breakfast. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get simple, delicious recipes to help you eat well without feeling deprived. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Fit uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. USDA FoodData Central. Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, dry. Updated April 2019. Vanga SK, Raghavan V. How well do plant based alternatives fare nutritionally compared to cow's milk? J Food Sci Technol. 2018;55(1):10-20. doi:10.1007%2Fs13197-017-2915-y