Homemade Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
Need a quick and healthy breakfast? This homemade maple brown sugar oatmeal cooks in under 10 minutes for an easy and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cup water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 4 teaspoons light brown sugar packed
- ½ to 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
How To Make Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal On The Stove
- First, combine water and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Then, stir in the oats and lower heat to medium. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar and maple syrup until evenly combined. Serve immediately, topped with fresh fruit.
How To Make Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal In The Microwave (Single Serving)
- To make an individual serving of oats in the microwave, combine ½ cup oats and a dash of salt with 1 cup of water in a bowl. Microwave for 3 minutes, then stir in 2 tsp brown sugar and ¼ to ½ tsp maple syrup. Serve immediately, topped with fresh fruit.
Notes
Stovetop or Microwave: You can easily make this maple brown sugar oatmeal on the stove or in the microwave, so we've included instructions for both. (Note that the microwave instructions are for individual servings). We recommend going with the stovetop method for making 2 or more servings of oatmeal at one time for best results.
Water: The amount of water you'll need to add depends on the amount of oats and the cooking method, so this recipe does not scale exactly. (For instance, you need a higher water-to-oats ratio for microwaving than for cooking on the stove). When in doubt, check the label on your container of oats for guidance on how much water to use per serving of oats.
Maple syrup: We included a range for maple syrup in this recipe since you can easily adjust this to suit your tastes, and the amount you like will vary depending on the type of maple syrup you use. Start with just a little bit and add more if needed until you like the flavor and texture. Note that adding too much maple syrup will result in a sticky texture, so be careful not to go overboard!
Serving suggestions: Sliced banana tastes great with maple brown sugar oatmeal, but you can add other fresh fruits like strawberries and bananas. Or, top your oatmeal with nuts or flaxseed for additional health benefits!
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
