My Morning Oatmeal
Start your day right with "My Morning Oatmeal," a versatile and wholesome breakfast recipe designed to fuel your morning with warmth and comfort. Made with hearty rolled oats simmered in a blend of water and milk (dairy or plant-based) for a creamy texture, this oatmeal is delicately seasoned with a pinch of salt and optional touches of vanilla, cinnamon, or a natural sweetener like brown sugar or maple syrup. The magic lies in the toppings—customize your bowl with fresh or dried fruits, crunchy nuts, seeds, or a dollop of nut butter for an extra boost of flavor and nutrition. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make, nutrient-packed breakfast is perfect for busy mornings and is sure to keep you full all the way to lunchtime. Indulge in the endless possibilities of this healthy oatmeal to start your day on a delicious note!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 0.5 cup fresh fruit (e.g., banana slices, berries) or dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries)
- 2 tablespoons nuts or seeds (e.g., almonds, walnuts, chia seeds)
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, water, milk, and salt. Stir to mix.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low and cook the oats for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they reach your desired consistency.
If using brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, or ground cinnamon, stir them into the cooked oatmeal at this stage.
Remove the oatmeal from heat and let it sit for 1-2 minutes to thicken.
Serve the oatmeal in bowls and top with your choice of fresh or dried fruit, nuts or seeds, and nut butter for added flavor and texture.
Enjoy your hearty and nutritious morning oatmeal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.9 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 771 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.7 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 414 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1114 mg | 24% | |
*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.
