Microwave Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal in a Mug (Microwave Mug Breakfasts)
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No store bought, dry sachets of Oatmeal for us thanks! This Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal is fast to make but you also know what goes into this one.
I gave my Oatmeal a makeover and filled it full of the flavors of a Cinnamon Roll! Cinnamon inside and cream cheese sweetness on the outside. Now, I know what you are thinking, “Why does my breakfast have frosting on it?” But what you really should be asking is “Why don’t ALL of my breakfasts have frosting on them?”
Breakfast is the one meal that you never really know what you want or have the time to make it. I’m really bad at deciding what I want for breakfast, but one thing is for sure. Whatever it is, I want it fast and that’s why Microwave Mug Breakfasts are so great.
Customize your breakfast to how you like it. Add honey instead of sugar, more nuts, no nuts, GO NUTZ!
Sticking with something sweet for breakfast then what about a Pop Tart in a Mug? I heard it called “A game changer in this space” (ok, it was me, I said that).
If a Pop Tart in a Mug isn’t enough then how about my brand new Mugrito? It’s a Breakfast Burrito all mixed and cooked in the one mug. It’s perfect for kids and college students trying to cook a whole meal easily for themselves.
- 4 tablespoons quick cooking oats
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- ½ cup (4oz /115g) water
- 4 tablespoons milk (regular or dairy free)
- Glaze
- ¼ cup (1oz/ 30g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- In a large microwavable mug add in the oats, cinnamon, sugar, milk and water and stir. You need to use a large mug as the mix can bubble up .
- Place in the microwave and cook for 1 minutes. Stir the oatmeal and then continue cooking at 20-30 seconds or until the oatmeal is cooked. Keep a close eye as it cooks as you don’t want it to overflow in your microwave. The cook time is based on my microwave which is 1200W so your timing maybe vary depending on your microwave.
- Cream Cheese Glaze: Microwave cream cheese in a small bowl for about 10 seconds until soft. Stir in confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until creamy.
- Swirl the cream cheese glaze over your hot oatmeal and scatter some toasted pecans on top.
I’m sure by now you know that if it can be made in a mug, I can make it, like Mug Pizza, Microwave Jelly Donut (Mugnut) and 50+ more sweet and savory recipes. Make sure to check them all out!
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Hi Gemma
I substituted the brown sugar for honey to make it healthier, then I left out the frosting, and I topped it with walnuts, raisins, and shredded coconut. I also cooked it in a small bowl and it was much faster. Amazing 😍. I thought I wouldn’t like it cause I’m not a cinnamon fan, but I changed my mind about it, it’s so warm and flavourful. I used to eat oatmeal by just cooking it with water then topping it with healthy stuff, but this is much better. Thanks again Gemma
Hi Nicole,
good to hear from you. You discovered two things. You like cinnamon, which by the way has a positive affect on your blood sugar, and that the shape of the cooking vessel matters for the microwave. The wider bowl allows the heat to distribute more evenly, for a faster bake, well done.
Thank you too for telling us about your additions, you are a true Bold Baker, making these recipes your own, well done.
Gemma 🙂
How I can substitute cream cheese….
And I found you use brown sugar in various recipes is there a way to substitute brownsugar with granulated sugar
Yes you can use white sugar instead of brown AND I also have a recipe of how you can make it yourself.
If you don’t have cream cheese just leave it out. There isn’t really a sub for it.
Best,
Gemma.
Can I use rolled oats if I don’t have quick cooking oats
Hi there Chantese,
Sure you can. Rolled oats are a ittle less processed than quick oats. You can process them yourself if you have a processor, this way they will cook faster,
Gemma 🙂
How long should I process the rolled oats in the food processor
Hi there,
A quick blitz, not to make them into flour, just to make them a touch finer,
Gemma 🙂
Love Love Love this recipe. We will be making this recipe again and again. We doubled the recipe for each person and cooked it on the stovetop. Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe.
Really glad you liked it 🙂
Gemma.
Hi Gemma,
I am not entirely sure what I did wrong, but after a minute, the dish come out super watery, like a cup of hot water. I decided to cook it some more, so I put it in for 40 seconds, and the contents flowed out in a liquidy mess.
Do you think 40 seconds the second time was too long? Would love some help with this. Thanks!
Hi Tiffany,
I am thinking something wrong with your measurements, or the type of oatmeal you used.
The quick cook oats suggested for this recipe will absosb the liquids really fast, unlike rolled oats, which need more cooking.
This is all I can think of, I hope it helps,
Gemma 🙂
I’m planning on using this recipe at my friends house!!! It looks AMAZING!!!! So excited to try it!
Good luck with it!!! Hope they like it 🙂
Gosh this is making me so hungry!
It was delicious and that was after I did the changes. The changes were
to keep the calories down only had regular cream cheese which made it higher calories but tasty!
Good job Jennifer, sometimes reducing the quantities too is the answer, particularly for frosting 🙂
I put the ingredients into Livestrong’s My Plate, a site I use to track my calories, fat, fiber, protein, etc. For this recipe, as written, and using 2% milk, the calorie total is 402, 34 grams of sugar, 63 grams of carbs, 13 grams of fat and 9 grams of protein. Oh, and 4 grams of fiber. You can reduce the calories by using skim milk, red. fat cream cheese, subbing some of the sugar with stevia or splenda.
Lou, you are a genius, that is a great help, thank you,
Gemma 🙂
This recipe was amazing ? I love the flavours it holds. I think all of your recipes are great ? and I hope you continue making more
Hi Josh,
Thank you so much for your kind words, I appreciate them. Stay tuned, lots more coming your way,
Gemma 🙂
Hi, I’m in love with steel cut oats. Any ideas how to convert this awesome recipe to accommodate the longer cooking variety. Or what do you think would happen if I soaked them in the overnight mason jar method prior to popping them in the microwave in the morning. Thanks and love the website!
Hi there, yes I do think they will need overnight soaking. As these recipes require a small amount of ingredients, it will not be too much waste to try this out, it is worth it! Gemma 🙂
Hey,
I couldn’t find what the macros of this recipe were.I’d be thankful to find out somehow.
https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/cinnamon-roll-oatmeal/ – it is here, scroll down past the photos 🙂
This was Super! Another great recipe by Gemma Stafford! First recipe I actually made of yours, and it turned out great, I will continue to make more of your recipes! I had a delicious breakfast thanks to you,
Michelle
Hi Michelle, i am glad to hear that! It is great to have you with us, and trying the recipes too, well done you, Gemma 🙂
I really do not like oats or oatmeal, but this is the first time I am able to eat oatmeal and enjoy it. It is also the first meal I have had for breakfast that makes my tummy feel better and doesn’t end up making it hurt, THANKS <3 <3 😀
Yea! thatt is great. Oats are brilliant for breakfast, I am happy that this is working for you. 🙂
it was too bad. it was too watered down .
sorry to hear that, It should be like that. It sounds like maybe it needed more cooking.
Hi Gemma, I’m not a big fan of oatmeal. But when I went through this recipe I feel i must try this very soon. And Images are amazing.
Thank you for that! do try this, oatmeal is such a great ingredient,
Gemma 🙂
This was really satisfying. I would take a picture but it would be of a now empty mug. LOL Thanks, Gemma!
Hi Nikki,
this is really what I love to hear, good job you!
Gemma 🙂
This was SO GOOD. Tastes just like a cinnamon bun (but much quicker to make). Anything with brown sugar and cinnamon is sure to be a hit in our house.
Worked perfectly with quick cooking steel cut oats which is what I had on hand. Thanks as always Gemma!
Hi Brittany,
I am really happy to hear that, thank you so much for letting me know,
Gemma 🙂
It sounds delicious,I love oatmeal and farina when it’s cold outside
Hi Joann,
Me too, and it really is nutritious, keeps you fueled up for hours!
Gemma 🙂
Hi Gemma, what a lovely recipe. I am defently trying this out soon. Thanks for your time to make all of these kind of recipes. There is not one recipe, there hasen’t been good.
I love seing your passion for baking, that passion there is in my heart too.
What kind of recipes do you have coming up??
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your kind comments, I am happy to have you with us.
I have lots more chilled desserts, mug recipes etc. A long list! stay tuned for many more,
Gemma 🙂
Any possibility of having calorie counts posted with recipes? Not that I go by calories but be nice to know when choosing your goodies. Thanks! And thanks for the GREAT recipes
Hi Elise,
This is an area that I need to pay more attention to! I have added nutritional information to some recent recipes, and I will get to the habit of this as time goes on. can take it that there are about 110 calories in 6 oz of cooked oatmeal, this may help you. Thank you for being in touch,
Gemma 🙂
I only have Bob’s Red Mill gluten free old fashioned oats for my smoothies to use. I may try this. Not a fan of cooked oat meal, but I might give it a try and try it. LOL.
Hi Sharon,
Do try this, you have been so good at experimenting to date!
Gemma 🙂