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Two bowls of cooked oatmeal with spoons, topped with brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal

Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 338kcal
Author Kristine Underwood

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 TBS brown sugar
  • 1 TBS unsalted butter (to use salted butter, omit the salt from the recipe)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, water, brown sugar, vanilla extract, sea salt, and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
  • Heat oatmeal over medium heat until it boils, then reduce the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the oatmeal reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and serve immediately with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon on top.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Add a splash of milk or water when reheating to restore the creamy texture.
Notes
  • The nutritional information does not include toppings. It’s only for the prepared oatmeal and one tablespoon of unsalted butter.
  • The nutritional information was calculated using 2% milk.
  • Use rolled oats. Not quick oats—they hold their shape better and give you that perfect chewy texture.
  • You can use 2 cups of milk instead of 1 cup milk and 1 cup water if you prefer. Using all milk will yield a thicker and stickier oatmeal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 2mg