Low Sodium Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
Start your morning with a bowl of Low Sodium Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal, a heart-healthy twist on a classic breakfast favorite. Packed with old-fashioned rolled oats simmered to creamy perfection, this recipe is naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and a touch of light brown sugar, eliminating the need for artificial additives or excessive salt. Infused with warm vanilla and cinnamon, and topped with fresh blueberries and optional crunchy walnuts, this wholesome oatmeal delivers a delightful balance of flavor and texture in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a quick and nourishing way to fuel your day while keeping sodium in check—perfect for health-conscious eaters who love cozy yet guilt-free meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Light brown sugar
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Fresh blueberries or your choice of berries
- 2 tablespoons Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water is boiling, stir in the 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the oats have absorbed most of the water and are tender.
Stir in the 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar, 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 0.25 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the oatmeal sit for a minute.
Divide the oatmeal into two bowls.
Top each bowl with 0.5 cup of fresh blueberries or your choice of berries.
Optionally, sprinkle each bowl with 1 tablespoon of chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your low sodium, comforting breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.3 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 167 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.8 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 520 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 528 mg | 11% | |
*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.
