Description
Indulge in a bowl of creamy oatmeal perfection for a comforting and customizable breakfast treat. This stovetop oatmeal is easy to make and offers a classic, hearty start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Oatmeal:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- fresh berries
- banana slices
- cinnamon
- chopped nuts
- dollop of yogurt
Instructions
- Cook the Oatmeal: In a medium saucepan, combine the oats, milk, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until creamy.
- Flavor and Serve: Stir in butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla. Let sit, then serve topped with your favorite additions.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, replace half the milk with heavy cream or coconut milk.
- To make it dairy-free, use almond or oat milk and omit butter or opt for a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
