Brown Sugar Oatmeal
Oatmeal is one of the healthiest breakfasts – high in fiber from whole grains while relatively low in calories. It will keep you energized throughout your morning routine.
This basic recipe needs only four ingredients. The brown sugar adds sweetness and pinch of salt brings out its full flavor. But even so, if oatmeal is a part of your daily breakfast routine, it can get boring.
But when you think oatmeal, think opportunity.
There’s a wide array of toppings that can keep it interesting and healthy. This one below uses a combination of fruit. Some favorites of mine are: maple and brown sugar, fresh chopped apples and cinnamon, and chopped dried fruit and nuts.
In fact, if you are making this for your family and are hoping to introduce kids to healthy eating habits, offer a variety of colorful toppings that they can add in themselves. Kids are more likely to eat it when they can add what they want.
What You’ll Need to Make Brown Sugar Oatmeal
How to Make Brown Sugar Oatmeal
Here are two ways to do this.
The Microwave Method – Overnight Oatmeal
I used to made this in the microwave oven when I was short on time. But, since I like using the old fashioned oats and needed to make sure I was cooking it long enough, I often found the milk boiling over in the single serve bowl I used. That left a sticky mess in the microwave that I had to clean up. So, forget the time saver.
Fortunately, I discovered another way to do this. I call it overnight oatmeal. Just set up the milk, oats and salt in a single serve bowl, cover and pop it in the fridge. The next day, microwave for a minute or until hot. Then top as you like.
Stovetop Oatmeal
Combine the oats, milk and salt in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil on medium heat. Then lower the heat to medium low and continue to cook for about 5 minutes. The oatmeal will thicken.
Remove to a bowl. Sprinkle one tablespoon of brown sugar. Allow it to sit for a minute until the mixture cools slightly and the sugar melts. Top with fruit & nuts. I used 1/3 banana and ¼ blueberries.
Serve warm.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup milk I use whole or 2%
- 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
- dash salt
Instructions
- Combine the oats, milk and salt in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil on medium heat. Then lower the heat to medium low and continue to cook for about 5 minutes. The oatmeal will thicken.
- Remove to a bowl. Top with one tablespoon of crumbled brown sugar. Allow it to sit for a minute until the mixture cools slightly and the sugar melts. Top with fruit & nuts as desired. I used 1/3 banana and ¼ blueberries. Serve warm.
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