Breakfast Oatmeal
Start your morning right with this wholesome and customizable Breakfast Oatmeal recipe—ready in just 15 minutes! Made with nutrient-packed rolled oats simmered in water or milk, this comforting bowl of oatmeal is naturally sweetened with brown sugar or honey and delicately flavored with vanilla extract and a touch of cinnamon. Top it off with your favorite fresh or dried fruit and a sprinkle of crunchy nuts or seeds for added texture and a boost of vitamins and minerals. Perfect for busy weekdays or slow weekend mornings, this warm and satisfying breakfast offers endless topping possibilities to suit your taste. High in fiber, simple to prepare, and utterly delicious, this classic oatmeal recipe is the ultimate way to fuel your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups fresh or dried fruit
- 0.25 cups chopped nuts or seeds
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or milk to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Stir in the rolled oats and salt. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the oats have absorbed most of the liquid and the mixture has reached your desired consistency, remove from heat.
Stir in the brown sugar or honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract to sweeten and flavor the oatmeal.
Divide the oatmeal into two bowls.
Top with fresh or dried fruit, chopped nuts or seeds, or any additional toppings of your choice.
Serve warm and enjoy your hearty breakfast oatmeal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
826 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 601 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.8 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1459 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
