Ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats
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2 cups milk or water
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon butter (optional)
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Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
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sliced bananas
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chopped walnuts or pecans
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raisins
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cinnamon
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fresh berries
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, combine oats, milk (or water), and salt.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the oats are soft and creamy.
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Stir in maple syrup, brown sugar, and butter.
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Mix well until fully combined.
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Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
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Add extra milk if the oatmeal becomes too thick.
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Adjust sweetness to taste.
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For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 8mg