Cinnamon Roll Protein Oatmeal

Directions

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   For the oatmeal: In a small pot, combine oatmeal and sweetener.
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   Add in water and vanilla extract.
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   Bring to boil over medium/high heat.
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   Once boiling, reduce heat to medium/low and simmer until oats are thick, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
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   Take the oatmeal off the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
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   For the cinnamon swirl: While oatmeal cools, stir together protein powder, cinnamon and coconut sugar in a small bowl.
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   Add in the water, 1 teaspoon at a time, and stir to create a thick, but spreadable, paste, like what you would spread in a cinnamon bun.
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   Set aside,
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   For the cream cheese swirl: In a separate small bowl, stir together softened cream cheese and vanilla extract.
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    Sweeten to taste.
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    Add cinnamon mixture and cream cheese into oatmeal and swirl around.
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    Devour.
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    Note: Brown sugar can be used if you do not have coconut sugar.