Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Recipe
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Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Recipe
Description
Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Recipe combines old-fashioned oats with liquid, sweeteners, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt cooked on the stove until thickened. The cooking process allows the oats to become tender while absorbing the flavors of the sweeteners and spices. Butter and pecans can be added for extra creaminess and crunch. The cinnamon and vanilla provide warm aromatic notes, while the maple syrup and brown sugar give a layered sweetness.
The oatmeal's consistency can be adjusted by adding more liquid, as it thickens upon cooling. This oatmeal works well for a nourishing breakfast or snack and offers room for personalization through toppings or varying sweeteners.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to several days and can be frozen. Toasting pecans ahead enhances their flavor. Use old-fashioned oats for the best texture, as quick oats absorb differently.
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats old-fashioned
- ¾-1 cup milk or a mix, or water
- 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- ½ tsp. vanilla
- ¼-½ tsp. cinnamon to taste
- ⅛-¼ tsp. salt to taste
- 1 Tbsp. butter optional
- pecans optional, roasted
Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients: Add the oats, ¾-cup of the milk and/or water, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Mix until combined.
- Cook the Oats: After roughly 2 minutes the liquid should start to bubble. Give everything a good stir and reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the oats have absorbed most of the liquid and thickened to your desired consistency.
- Thin it Out: If you would like them to be a little thinner, add the remaining liquid. (Remember, the oats continue to thicken as they cool, so err on the side of them being a little more runny in the pot.)
- Serve the oats with butter, toasted pecans, and additional cinnamon, if desired.*
Notes
- Use old-fashioned oats for the intended texture; quick oats require different liquid ratios.
- Toast pecans in advance to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- Store leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days; reheat with added liquid to restore consistency.
- Oatmeal can be frozen up to 5 to 6 months; thaw in the fridge and reheat with milk or water.
- Adjust brown sugar type or substitute coconut sugar as preferred.
- Adjust cinnamon and salt to taste for balanced flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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