last updated on September 1, 2026

This cinnamon miso oatmeal is the perfect quick breakfast. It comes together in less than 15 minutes and is so flavorful, plus it will keep you full until lunchtime! The toppings can be customized however you want, but I love to add tahini, sliced banana, and plenty of sesame seeds.

why add miso?

If you’ve never used miso in your cooking before, it can seem a little odd and intimidating. But it is actually so wonderful and easy to use! Miso is fermented soybean paste that is extremely common in Japanese cooking. It has become more popular in all cooking and baking in the last few years. It is a perfect way to easily add saltiness and umami flavor to any dish, savory or sweet. And for these oats it does just that. It gives this oatmeal a wonderful slight savory flavor that keeps them from being too sweet.

what if i can’t find miso?

Miso can be found at any asian market, and at most grocery stores. It an also often be found at Trader Joe’s! But, if you can’t get your hands on any, you can leave it out. Just replace it with a generous pinch of salt and you’ll have delightful cinnamon oatmeal.

ingredients needed for cinnamon miso oatmeal

CINNAMON MISO OATMEAL

• 2 cups liquid milk, almond milk, water
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 tbsp miso paste
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

TOPPINGS

• tahini
• banana sliced
• sesame seeds

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cinnamon miso oatmeal

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Servings 1 serving

ingredients

  

cinnamon miso oatmeal

• 2 cups liquid milk, almond milk, water
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 tbsp miso paste
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

toppings

• tahini
• banana sliced
• sesame seeds

instructions

 

• Add all the ingredients for the cinnamon miso oatmeal to a medium pan: 2 cups liquid, 1 cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp miso paste, 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
• Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Continue to stir while the mixture boils. Let it cook until the oatmeal has thickened to your desired consistency for oatmeal (they will continue to thicken slightly once they cool down), about 5 minutes.
• Add the oatmeal to a bowl and top with tahini, sliced banana, and sesame seeds. Enjoy!