Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, honey, or maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix oats, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cook Oats: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture starts to simmer.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats are soft and creamy.
- Serve: Remove from heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Spoon into bowls and add your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy: Serve warm and savor the comforting flavors!
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of milk just before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat with a splash of milk or water.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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