Cinnamon Brown Sugar Oatmeal

Bowl of oatmeal topped with cinnamon and raspberries.

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4.97 from 31 votes

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Servings:

Calories: 172kcal

Ingredients

1 cup water or ½ cup milk + ½ cup of water
½ cup large flake rolled oats
1 and ½ teaspoon brown sugar plus additional to taste
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Stovetop

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the water (and milk) to a boil.
Once boiling, stir in the oats, cinnamon, sugar and salt and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Let the oatmeal simmer for about 5 minutes or until it has nearly reached your desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pan from the heat, cover with a lid and allow to rest for 2 minutes. This gives a chance for the liquid to be a bit more absorbed.
Transfer into a bowl, top as desired and serve.

Microwave

Combine all of the ingredients into a medium microwave-safe bowl (make sure there is lots of room as the oats as the oats will expand a bit and will make a mess if they boil over.
Heat on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir and microwave for an additional 45 seconds.
Stir, let stand for 1 minute, stir again and enjoy.

Notes

Alternate Oats:

Steel Cut Oats- Replace the ½ cup of large flake oats with ¼ cup of steel-cut oats and cook for 20-25 minutes.

Quick Oats- Substitute the ½ cup of large flake oats with ½ cup of quick cooking oats and reduce water to ¾ cup. Cook for 3-4 minutes.

Leftovers:

Allow any leftovers to cool slightly and transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheat on the stovetop over medium low, stirring often or in the microwave with a bit of extra water until heated through. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar and cinnamon to taste before serving.

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