Creamy Oatmeal with Raisins
Start your day with this hearty and comforting Creamy Oatmeal with Raisins, a recipe that transforms simple pantry staples into a breakfast masterpiece. Featuring old-fashioned rolled oats cooked to velvety perfection with water and a splash of milk, this dish is elevated by the natural sweetness of plump raisins and rich brown sugar, harmonized with warm cinnamon and fragrant vanilla extract. A touch of butter adds luxurious creaminess, while chopped nuts (optional) provide a delightful crunch for garnish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy oatmeal recipe is packed with wholesome goodness and customizable to your preferences. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends, it's a warm breakfast bowl that's guaranteed to satisfy and energize! Keywords: creamy oatmeal recipe, oatmeal with raisins, quick breakfast ideas, healthy comfort food, warm breakfast recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 cup milk (any type)
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
Stir in 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Cook the oats for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they absorb most of the water.
Add 0.5 cups of milk, 0.5 cups of raisins, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 0.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon to the saucepan.
Continue to cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats are creamy and the raisins are plump.
Stir in 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of butter, combining well.
Remove the oatmeal from the heat and let it sit for a minute to thicken slightly.
Divide the oatmeal into two bowls and sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired for extra texture and flavor.
Serve warm and enjoy a hearty, flavorful breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
968 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.3 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 754 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.5 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 315 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1280 mg | 27% | |
*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.
