Easy Coconut Cupcake Oatmeal recipe. This decadent breakfast idea feels like you are eating breakfast in the morning and keeps you full until lunch.
Surprise surprise, I am making another oatmeal recipe.
I don’t know why, but I can’t seem to stop making oatmeal. Even in the hot summer months. I can’t get enough.
And cupcake oatmeals have become my new favourite.
What do you need to make this Coconut Cupcake Oatmeal?
I know I always say it’s pantry staples, but this one is definitely pantry staples. All you need is:
- unsweetened coconut milk (from carton NOT can)
- oats
- chia seeds
- unsweetened shredded coconut
- cream cheese
- powdered sugar
- butter
- vanilla extract
That’s it!
Other Oatmeal Recipes Using Frosting
Okay, so if you have been following me for a while, you know that my obsession with oatmeal runs deep. I have made a couple of oatmeals over the years that require frosting, and these are some of my favourites:
So if you are like me and love a breakfast that tastes like dessert, this is the recipe for you!
And any oatmeal haters out there, I can assure you that this oatmeal will change your mind.
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!
Coconut Cupcake Oatmeal
Ingredients
Oatmeal
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (from the carton NOT from the can)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
Frosting
- 0.5 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 oz unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 tsp milk of choice
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the coconut milk 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 shredded coconut. 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. Sprinkle with additional shredded coconut if desired.
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.
Nutrition
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I don’t think I can wait till breakfast to have this, so I am making a bowl and just going to call it a snack. I love the frosting, yum!
The frosting is my favourite part! 🙂
Looks like a dessert. Creamy and delicious. Breakfast surely gets special.
Yes, love breakfast that taste like dessert 🙂
Really nice oatmeal recipe! It seems like such a treat! I can’t wait to give it a try!
Let me know if you give it a go 🙂
OMG oat meal with frosting is such an awesome idea! This really is a cupcake in a bowl
Right?? It’s the best 😉
What a fabulous breakfast treat! Coconut is my favorite and this just make my oatmeal so much more interesting!
Same! Thanks 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing coconut cupcake oatmeal recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
Glad you liked it!
I’m all about breakfast and this oatmeal is my new favorite to start my day! So comforting and filling
Thanks so much!
I love coconut, such a delicious breakfast and feels like a real treat!
Yes so good!!