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Bowl of homemade brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal with strawberries.

Brown Sugar Oatmeal Recipe

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  • Author: Emily Dingmann of myeverydaytable.com
  • Prep Time: 0 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Homemade brown sugar oatmeal is reminiscent of the instant packets, but so much more delicious! It’s cozy, sweet, and nutritious.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon (add more to taste)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring milk and water to a simmer.
  2. Add in oats and salt and cook over a low simmer for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency.
    Oatmeal cooking in small pot.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar and cinnamon.
    Oatmeal with cinnamon and brown sugar in bowl.
  4. Divide into bowls and serve.
    Bowl of brown sugar and cinnamon oatmeal with nuts and berries.


Notes

  • Adjust brown sugar and cinnamon according to your own preferences. 
  • Add a drizzle of maple syrup for maple brown sugar oatmeal.