Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal Cups

I've never met an oatmeal flake I didn't like!

It doesn't take long to realize....I am not only a Cookie Monster...

I love love love oatmeal too. 

I love it in cookies (of course!), in fruit crisps, in muffins & cakes and especially cooked for breakfast!

This is a fabulous and seriously simple recipe I found at Joy in My Kitchen.

It's a great breakfast that is quick to mix, cooks in about 15 minutes, and tastes like a cinnamon roll.

Make it ahead and reheat it for a fast breakfast if you want! It's a great way to warm your tummy during the winter.

 

Even if it hadn't been featured at a linky party, I still would have HAD to try it.

And who wouldn't love oatmeal in your own little ramekin?

With frosting no less!?

CINNAMON ROLL BAKED OATMEAL CUPS

1 c. old fashioned oats

(we prefer a 7-grain purchased at a local bulk food store)

1/2 c. applesauce, unsweetened

1/2 c. milk

(I used 1%)

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. cinnamon

3 Tb. maple syrup

1/8 tsp. sea salt

Optional Frosting:

1 - 2 Tb. cream cheese, (1/3 reduced fat)

4 Tb. powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

optional: milk, added until desired smoothness is reached

Preheat oven or toaster oven to 375.

Mix together the oats, applesauce, milk, vanilla, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt in large bowl.

Lightly grease 4 - 1/2 c. ramekins or small bowls.  Or....lightly grease 2 - 1 c. ramekins

Pour the oat mixture into each dish.

Bake at 375 for 15 - 20 minutes or until center is set.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, blend frosting ingredients and mix until smooth.

Serve baked oatmeal topped with cream cheese frosting and cinnamon.  Add a few nuts if desired.

OH MY!  This is a terrific way to begin your day, but I enjoy it for lunch and sometimes dinnertime too.