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Oatmeal is cooked in a pot and flavored with maple syrup and brown sugar.
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Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Recipe

This homemade Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal recipe is ready in under 10 minutes. Old-fashioned oats are simmered with simple ingredients such as pure maple syrup, brown sugar, a little cinnamon and vanilla to make this healthy breakfast recipe.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 serving
Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats (see note)
  • ½ cup milk (see note)
  • ¼-½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional
  • Roasted pecans optional

Instructions

  • Add the oats, milk, ¼ cup water, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Mix until combined.
    ½ cup old-fashioned oats, ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt
    Oats, milk, and syrup, and cinnamon are added to a saucepan for a maple brown sugar oatmeal recipe.
  • After roughly 2 minutes the liquid should start to bubble. Give everything a good stir and reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the oats have absorbed most of the liquid and thickened to your desired consistency.
    The oatmeal mixture is cooked.
  • If you would like them to be a little thinner, add the remaining water, 1 tablespoon at a time. (Remember, the oats continue to thicken as they cool, so err on the side of them being a little more runny in the pot.)
    Oatmeal is cooked in a pot and flavored with maple syrup and brown sugar.
  • Serve the oats with butter, toasted pecans, and additional cinnamon, if desired.
    1 tablespoon butter, Roasted pecans

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Notes

  • Oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats give the best texture. Quick oats work too but need slightly less liquid. This recipe will not work with steel-cut oats.
  • Milk: Any milk works. I use a 50/50 mix of milk and water for the best creaminess without being too thick. Oat milk, almond milk, and cashew milk are all great dairy-free options.
  • The secret: A pat of butter and a pinch of salt are what make this taste like the real deal. Don't skip them!
  • Make it thinner: The oatmeal thickens as it cools, so don't worry if it looks a little runny in the pot. Add the remaining water 1 tablespoon at a time if you want it thinner.
  • Meal prep: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat with a splash of milk in the microwave for 60-90 seconds.
  • Topping ideas: Butter, toasted pecans, sliced bananas, peanut butter, almond butter, fresh berries, or a drizzle of extra maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 2mg
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