Easy Nutella Cupcake Oatmeal recipe. This decadent breakfast idea tastes like dessert and will keep you full until lunch.
Cupcakes for breakfast? Why not?
Okay, so this isn’t quite a cupcake, but if you wanted to start the day with an oatmeal that will give you cupcake vibes, then this Nutella Cupcake Oatmeal is for you!
What do you need to make this Nutella Cupcake Oatmeal?
Super easy to make, so you really have no excuse not to make it. All you need is:
- oats
- milk
- chia seeds
- Nutella
- cream cheese
- butter
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
So basically my pantry essentials.
I have always been a big fan of putting frosting on top of my oatmeal.
Take my Cranberry Bliss Oatmeal, or my Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal. Something about eating frosting for breakfast makes me happy the rest of the day.
Apart from the frosting, this oatmeal is actually pretty healthy. Do NOT sweetened your oatmeal base! The frosting will sweeten it enough for you.
If you don’t have Nutella on hand, try cookie butter or peanut butter! This recipe is so versatile, you can switch it up with whatever ingredients you have on hand.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Nutella Cupcake Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (from a carton, not a can)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp Nutella
Frosting
- 0.5 oz cream cheese
- 0.5 oz salted butter
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 tsp milk
- 1/4 tsp clear vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the milk and water in a small saucepan. Add in the oats and chia seeds. Bring to a boil, and reduce the heat. Allow to simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and mix in the Nutella. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the frosting ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- Pour the oatmeal into a bowl, and top with the frosting.
Notes
- This frosting recipe makes quite a lot for one bowl. Save some for later by storing it in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Oh my goodness! This oatmeal looks amazing and so delicious. My family is going to be all over this, so excited to give this a try! Easy and perfect to get your day started!
I look forward to starting my day with it! Thanks Beth 🙂
Enjoyed this for breakfast this morning and started my day off right! Exactly what I needed to get my day going; hands down delicious!
Yay!! So glad you liked it!
Yum! This sounds amazing – a Nutella cupcake for breakfast.
Right? But healthier than a cupcake 😉
it’s kind of breakfast and also kind of dessert and I’m not complaining one bit. Loved it!
Right? Anytime I can pretend a dessert is breakfast I am in!
I loved this oatmeal! The nutella added the perfect amount of sweetness and it was the perfect start to my day.
Love starting my day with it! Thanks Caitlyn!