Description
A delightful and nutritious way to start your day, Healthy Breakfast Oats are quick to prepare and versatile for endless toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup berries (blueberries, strawberries, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon nuts or seeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or milk to a boil.
- Stir in 1 cup of rolled oats along with a pinch of salt.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Serve the oats warm, topped with sliced banana, fresh berries, and nuts or seeds if desired.
Notes
For creamier oats, try cooking them in milk instead of water. You can also prepare overnight oats for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 7
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg