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 coarsely chopped pecans

Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1 ounce low-fat cream cheese or 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. 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. 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. 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. 4

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