Cinnamon Bun Oatmeal

Name: Cinnamon Bun Oatmeal
Ingredients: Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Roasted Nuts; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon water; 1/2 teaspoon butter; 1 pinch cinnamon; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts or 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans; Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting; 1 ounce low-fat cream cheese or 1 ounce neufchatel cheese, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; Oatmeal; 1/4 cup steel cut oats; 1/2 medium banana, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup water; 1 dash salt; 1 dash cinnamon

18 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Roasted Nuts
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon water
1/2 teaspoon butter
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts or 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans
Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
1 ounce low-fat cream cheese or 1 ounce neufchatel cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Oatmeal
1/4 cup steel cut oats
1/2 medium banana, thinly sliced
3/4 cup water
1 dash salt
1 dash cinnamon

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, heat the brown sugar, water, butter, salt and cinnamon over medium-high until bubbly. Add the nuts and stir to coat. Cook 3-5 minutes until very thick and syrupy, and the nuts are well-coated. Spread on baker's parchment in a single layer and allow to cool to room temperature.
2

Meanwhile, whisk together the frosting ingredients. Cover and set aside until ready to use (refrigerate if not using for more than an hour).
3

In a small saucepan, combine all oatmeal ingredients. Bring to a simmer then cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until desired consistency is achieved, about 12 minutes.
4

Transfer oatmeal to a serving bowl. Top with frosting, then with nuts. Enjoy!