Cinnamon Roll Blended Oats Bowl (Printable Version)

Warm blended oats with sweet cinnamon swirl for a comforting breakfast

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1 ripe banana
04 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Cinnamon Swirl

09 - 1 tablespoon almond butter
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Toppings

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
13 - 1 tablespoon raisins
14 - Extra maple syrup for drizzling
15 - Additional ground cinnamon

# How To Make:

01 - Combine rolled oats, almond milk, ripe banana, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt in a blender. Process until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
02 - Transfer blended mixture to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for 3-5 minutes until thickened and heated through.
03 - While oats cook, whisk together almond butter, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour hot oats into serving bowls. Spoon cinnamon swirl mixture on top and gently swirl with a knife or spoon to create marble pattern.
05 - Top with chopped nuts, raisins, additional yogurt, and extra maple syrup drizzle as desired. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It captures the essence of a warm cinnamon roll in under fifteen minutes
  • The blender technique makes the texture incredibly creamy without any heavy cream
02 -
  • The blended oats continue thickening as they cool, so remove them from heat while they seem slightly thinner than you want
  • Letting the oats sit for one minute off the heat makes the swirl pattern stay distinct instead of blending in
03 -
  • A high-speed blender eliminates any gritty oat texture, but a standard blender works fine if you blend a bit longer
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if that is a concern for you or your guests

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