Description
Start your day with a comforting bowl of Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal. This stovetop oatmeal is easy to make and offers a delicious blend of flavors that will leave you satisfied and ready to tackle the day ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped nuts
- Sliced bananas
- Raisins
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water or milk and salt to a gentle boil. Stir in oats and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Spoon into bowls and add your favorite toppings, if desired.
Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the mixture is thickened.
Let sit for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For creamier oatmeal, use milk or a mix of milk and water.
- This recipe can easily be doubled.
- Steel-cut oats can be used but will require a longer cook time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
