Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal
This classic breakfast dish combines rolled oats with brown sugar and cinnamon making this Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal a comforting and easy recipe.
Type: breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal, Breakfast Recipe, Porridge, Oatmeal
Recipe Yield: 2
Calories: 579
Preparation Time: 5
Cooking Time: 5
Total Time: 10
Recipe Video Name: Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal
Recipe Video Description: This classic breakfast dish combines rolled oats with brown sugar and cinnamon making this Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal a comforting and easy recipe.
Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 gr) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups (400 ml) plant-based milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 gr) brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: apples, bananas, chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts), raisins, fresh berries, or shredded coconut.
Recipe Instructions: Combine Oats and Milk: In a medium-sized saucepan, add the oats and milk. Stir to combine. Heat Over Medium Heat: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Stir occasionally to ensure an even and creamy consistency. Add Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, and Salt: Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Adjust the sweetness and cinnamon to your liking. If you prefer a sweeter porridge, add more brown sugar, and if you like it warmer, add more cinnamon. Cook and Stir: Continue to cook the oats, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the oats are tender and the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency. If the oats become too thick, add more milk to reach your preferred thickness. Serve: Once the oats are ready, remove the saucepan from the heat. Let them sit for a minute to cool slightly and thicken further. Add Toppings: Serve the brown sugar cinnamon oats in bowls and top with your favorite toppings. Some topping ideas include sliced bananas, apples, chopped nuts, raisins fresh berries or shredded coconut.
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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal is a deliciously sweet twist on a classic morning oatmeal porridge. This classic breakfast dish combines the simplicity of old-fashioned oats with the sweetness of brown sugar and cinnamon. This oatmeal recipe is a comforting and easy breakfast recipe to start your day.
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⭐️ Why you should try this recipe
- This speedy and nutritious breakfast contains whole grains, a simple yet nourishing choice.
- This recipe is easy to customize with a variety of toppings.
- Brown sugar and cinnamon are an irresistibly comforting and warming combination. Perfect for those cold winter mornings!
- Perfect for busy mornings, this oatmeal is easy to make.
🗒 Ingredients
For this easy breakfast recipe, you only need 4 ingredients (with water and a pinch of salt). You can make oatmeal with just water, but plant-based milk makes this porridge much more creamier.
- Plant-based milk: You can use any milk, such as almond or soy milk, or a dairy substitute of your choice. Mixing half milk and half water is also a good option to make this porridge creamy.
- Old-fashioned oats: Rolled oats are perfect for this recipe. You can use gluten-free rolled oats if you want.
- Ground cinnamon: Any type of cinnamon, such as Ceylon or Cassia cinnamon, is delicious for this recipe.
- Brown sugar: Light and dark brown sugar are delicious for this recipe.
- Salt: just a pinch will enhance the overall flavors and bring out the sweetness.
🥣 Substitutions and Variations
- Experiment with maple syrup, coconut sugar, or agave nectar instead of brown sugar for sweetness.
- Infuse the oatmeal with nutmeg or cardamom for a unique twist.
- Customize with toppings like sliced fruits, nuts, or a spoon of yogurt for added texture and flavor.
- Incorporate protein powder, chia seeds, or nut butter for an extra protein punch.
🥣 How to Make Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal (Step-by-Step with Photos)
Step 1. Combine Oats and Milk
In a saucepan, add the oats and milk. Stir to combine.
Step 2. Heat Over Medium Heat
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer.
Step 3. Add Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, and Salt
Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Step 4. Cook and Stir
Continue to cook the oats, stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes or until the oats are tender.
Step 5. Serve
Serve the brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal in a bowl and top with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, sliced apples, bananas, chopped nuts, or fresh berries.
Make sure to check the recipe card for the full recipe with the exact quantities and information on all the ingredients.
📔 Tips
- For a less creamy porridge, use half water and half milk.
- And for a thicker porridge, use less milk.
- Add a splash of extra milk at the end for a runny porridge.
- Stir occasionally to ensure an even and creamy consistency.
❔ How to Store Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal
If you have made a bigger portion, you can store it for later. First, make sure your oatmeal has reached room temperature before storing it. Place it in an airtight container and refrigerate; correctly stored, it remains fresh for about 5 days.
When you’re ready to enjoy your oatmeal, scoop a portion into a bowl or saucepan. Reheat using either the microwave or stovetop using a small amount of liquid, such as milk.
To reheat your oatmeal, you will need about 1 minute in the microwave or about 5 minutes on the stovetop on low heat. Give it a thorough stir and adjust the liquid to avoid a dry porridge.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Is it necessary to use old-fashioned rolled oats?
While old-fashioned rolled oats are best for the texture, you can explore different types of oats based on your preference. You can also use gluten-free rolled oats for this recipe.
Can I use steel-cut oats?
I don’t recommend using steel-cut oats for this recipe. The cooking time and liquid ratios are different, affecting the overall texture and consistency of the brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal. Stick to old-fashioned rolled oats for the best results.
Can I use quick-cooking oats?
You can use quick-cooking oats, but since they’re more processed than rolled oats, they will make your porridge mushier even if you reduce the cooking time.
What toppings are good on oatmeal?
Anything you prefer, such as maple syrup, (dried) fruits, nuts, seeds, berries, chia seeds, hemp seeds, cacao nibs, flax seeds, nut butter, vanilla extract, or shredded coconut.
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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal is a deliciously sweet twist on a classic morning oatmeal porridge. This classic breakfast dish combines the simplicity of old-fashioned oats with the sweetness of brown sugar and cinnamon. This oatmeal recipe is a comforting and easy breakfast recipe to start your day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (100 gr) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups (400 ml) plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons (30 gr) brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, apples, bananas, chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts), raisins, fresh berries, or shredded coconut.
Instructions
- Combine Oats and Milk: In a medium-sized saucepan, add the oats and milk. Stir to combine.
Heat Over Medium Heat: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Stir occasionally to ensure an even and creamy consistency. - Add Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, and Salt: Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Adjust the sweetness and cinnamon to your liking. If you prefer a sweeter porridge, add more brown sugar, and if you like it warmer, add more cinnamon.
- Cook and Stir: Continue to cook the oats, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the oats are tender and the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency. If the oats become too thick, add more milk to reach your preferred thickness.
- Serve: Once the oats are ready, remove the saucepan from the heat. Let them sit for a minute to cool slightly and thicken further.
- Add Toppings: Serve the brown sugar cinnamon oats in bowls and top with your favorite toppings. Some topping ideas include maple syrup, sliced bananas, apples, chopped nuts, raisins fresh berries or shredded coconut.
Notes
- Feel free to customize this recipe to your taste by adjusting the sweetness, cinnamon, and toppings.
- For a less creamy porridge, use half water and half milk. And for a thicker porridge, use less milk.
- Add a splash of extra milk at the end for a runny porridge.
- To store, let it come to room temperature, place it in an airtight container, and refrigerate for about 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 579
- Sugar: 24 gr
- Fat: 23 gr
- Carbohydrates: 116 gr
- Fiber: 10 gr
- Protein: 14 gr
