Description
This Easy Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Recipe is a perfect homemade swap for oatmeal packets! It’s quick, easy & SO GOOD!
Ingredients
Scale
For The Oatmeal Base:
- 1/2 cup quick oatmeal or rolled oatmeal (certified gluten-free, as needed)
- 1 cup water or milk (dairy-free milk works great)
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- pinch salt (less than 1/8 teaspoon)
For Flavorings:
- 1/2– 1 Tablespoon brown sugar (use vegan sugar for vegan)
- 1–3 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- A splash of milk, fresh or frozen berries, chopped nuts, nut butter, flax, chia seeds, bananas, etc.
Instructions
Quick Oats Directions:
- Combine Oats, Milk Or Water, And Salt in a medium saucepan. Gently stir to combine, then..
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Let the oats boil 1 minute, stirring regularly, until thickened.
- Remove from the heat and stir in goodies. Add maple syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine, then top with any desired toppings.
Rolled Oats Directions:
- Combine Oats, Milk Or Water, And Salt in a medium saucepan. Gently stir to combine, then..
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook oatmeal 5-7 minutes, or until thickened to your liking.
- Remove from the heat and stir in goodies. Add maple syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine, then top with any desired toppings.
Notes
You can also totally make this oatmeal in the microwave! Microwave 1.5-2 minutes for quick oats or 2-3 minutes for rolled oats. Then, stir in syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: maple brown sugar oatmeal, brown sugar maple oatmeal, gluten-free maple brown sugar oatmeal