Creamy Simple Stovetop Oatmeal
A cozy, creamy stovetop oatmeal recipe perfect for warm, comforting breakfasts. Made with simple pantry staples and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90 g)
- 2 ½ cups milk (600 ml) – whole milk recommended, or almond/oat/soy milk for dairy-free
- ½ cup water (120 ml)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
Instructions
- Pour 2 ½ cups (600 ml) of milk and ½ cup (120 ml) of water into a medium saucepan. Add a pinch of salt. Set over medium heat and warm until just about to simmer (around 5 minutes), watching for tiny bubbles around the edges.
- Stir in 1 cup (90 g) of rolled oats. Reduce heat to low immediately to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Let the oats simmer gently for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until oats plump and soften and mixture thickens. Add a splash more milk or water if too thick.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar or maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and add your favorite toppings. Optionally, add a splash of cold milk or a dollop of yogurt on top.
Notes
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking but avoid over-stirring to keep oats from becoming gummy. Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching. Soaking oats in milk for 30 minutes before cooking can reduce cook time and improve creaminess. Adjust milk-to-water ratio for desired texture. For vegan version, use plant-based milk and maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup cooked o
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4.5
- Protein: 9
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