Description
A comforting and hearty breakfast perfect for cold weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 4 cups water or milk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- In a pot, bring water or milk to a boil.
- Add rolled oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in nuts and dried fruit.
- Let it sit for 2 minutes to thicken.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Substitute water with almond milk for a nutty flavor.
- Use agave syrup instead of brown sugar for a healthier option.
- Try adding fresh fruit like bananas or berries when serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cold weather breakfast, oats, comfort food