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Nothing is better on a cold morning than a big bowl of steel cut oatmeal….well, except a big bowl of Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal.
I’m so excited to be working with Udi’s again this month to share this amazing recipe I created using ancient grains. Ancient grains are kind of a hot topic these days and while I didn’t realize most of these were considered ancient grains, my family has been enjoying many of them for years. Some of my favorite ancient grains are quinoa, millet, chia, amaranth, flax and of course oats. All of these are gluten free; however, with oats you need to make sure to buy one with a gluten free label since oats are typically processed on the same machines as wheat.
Once I saw that this bag of steel cut oats had currants, flax, and chia I knew I had to do something with it. So this is how my brain works…ready for it. Mmmm…this bag has currants. Currants are like raisins. I like raisins. I like raisins in my cinnamon rolls…how come more companies don’t put raisins in their cinnamon rolls. Great, now I’m craving cinnamon rolls. That’s it! Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal for breakfast it is!
Let me tell you, this was crazy good! It tastes just like a warm, sweet, gooey cinnamon roll. It takes a fraction of the time of homemade cinnamon rolls and is a bit healthier. It’s still full of sugary good stuff, but it’s nicely balanced with steel cut oats, flax, and chia. It’s pretty much guilt free! {At least that’s what I’m telling myself!}
Ancient grains have remained unaltered and have retained their nutritional value, in fact, these grains date back to more than 8,000 years ago! Crazy, right? Ancient grains reduce the risk of chronic diseases and they are full of protein, antioxidants, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. They help prevent stroke, ward off diabetes, and help prevent heart disease. They also help curb weight gain since they are great at satiating appetite.
Incorporating ancient grains into your family’s diet is super easy. Ancient grains can be included in pretty much any dish where you would normally use rice or oats. For example, you can make chia pudding instead of oatmeal for breakfast. Instead of a rice pilaf, you can make a quinoa pilaf or quinoa salad for dinner! Substitute some or all of the rice in a Veggie Fried Rice. Add chia seeds to smoothies for extra health benefits. Many ancient grains can also be ground into flour to be used for baking.
Find out more about these Ancient Grains at Udi’s Online | Twitter | #ancientgrains #udis
Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal
Nothing is better on a cold morning than a big bowl of steel cut oatmeal....well, except a big bowl of Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup steel cut oats with flax and chia (will yield 1 cup cooked)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tbs brown sugar
- 3 tsps butter (or butter substitute)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbs cream cheese (or dairy-free cream cheese)
- 1/8 cup powdered sugar
- splash milk (cow's, soy, rice, almond, any will work)
Instructions
- Cook oats according to package instructions. (Boil water, add oats, reduce heat, and boil 15-20 minutes.)
- While oats are cooking, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a small microwave safe bowl. Cook in 20 second bursts, stirring in between each burst. Continue until melted and warm.
- In a second small microwave safe bowl, warm up cream cheese for 10-15 seconds. Add powdered sugar and a splash of milk. Mix well to combine.
- Divide oats into two bowls. Top each one with half of the cinnamon mixture and half of the cream cheese mixture.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1/2 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 431Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 149mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 9gSugar: 18gProtein: 8g
Disclaimer: This post was part of my partnership with the Motherhood and Udi’s Gluten Free. I was compensated for my time and recipe development.
Very good oatmeal! Not a fan of sweet stuff but this morning I was dying for a new way to prepare my morning oatmeal. I went very, very light on the icing and this was still SOOOOO GOOD and I am not even a fan of cinnamon rolls. My boyfriend absolutely loved it and was disappointed that I didn’t make enough for seconds. Too sweet/sugary for everyday but this is now in my permanent collection of recipes whenever I need variety or am making breakfast for someone else. Thank you so much!
That’s so good to hear Amy! Glad you like it…and I totally agree it’s not an everyday oatmeal, but is great on occasion. w-
Thees sure looking yummy! Could they be made as overnight oats?
I’m sure it work Jessica! I love overnight oats!!!
I just love oatmeal, and this looks really delicious!
I just had oatmeal this morning, but it did not look as good as this here. Its like a cinnamon roll in a bowl. Love it.
Wow, this is so my kind of breakfast!
Oh, you’ve got me! I could eat this right now – and every morning. Thank you for sharing this!
This is my kind of breakfast – so awesome!
I am not always a huge fan of oatmeal, but this looks like a bowl I could get behind!
I love oatmeal and this is such a delicious healthy oatmeal recipe that I even think my son would love. I will have to make this for breakfast. I need to get a few of the ingredients. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my, this looks so yummy!
I love starting my day with a warm bowl of oatmeal. This cinnamon roll oatmeal looks amazing!
this looks delicious. I don’t like oatmeal plain so would love to try this recipe.
Love love this! Great flavors…love cinnamon and oatmeal!
I think I’ll be trying this tomorrow morning! sounds perfect!
Seriously the perfect breakfast right here! Love all that cinnamon Wendy!
It was so good Trish….if I close my eyes, it’s almost like the real thing. lol!
Looks delicious! I love oatmeal
Thanks Elena!
I’m not oatmeal’s biggest fan but I’m always trying new ways to prepare it to try it again. Love the sound of cinnamon roll oatmeal because I LOVE cinnamon rolls!
Give it a try Cassie…it might surprise you. 🙂
I love a cinnamon roll for breakfast, but this looks like a much healthier way to enjoy those flavors! Yum! Btw, we are using the same blog theme 🙂
It’s much healthier for sure! Oh…I just love this theme…don’t you Mallory?!?!
We’ve had our first snow so it’s hot cereal weather in our household. Completely agree with you about these grains. They offer so much more nutrition. Love this recipe!
Oatmeal that tastes like cinnamon rolls? I’d be back for second and thirds…it sounds terrific!