Creamy Oatmeal is a comforting breakfast that the whole family will love. It’s incredibly simple to make and only takes a few minutes on the stove, making it the perfect nourishing breakfast for busy mornings. Mix the oats with milk and heat before adding your favourite toppings – try fruit, nuts and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey, or whatever you think sounds good. The variations are endless! Check the recipe notes for further topping suggestions.
Can you make Creamy Oatmeal ahead of time?
Creamy Oatmeal is best made and served immediately. Not suitable to refrigerate or freeze.
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Creamy Oatmeal
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
Oats
- ¾ cup (75 g) quick oats
- 1½ cups (375 ml) milk (see note 1)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Toppings
- 1 tbsp milk (see note 1)
- ½ banana, sliced
- 3 strawberries, sliced
- 1 tbsp nuts of choice (I used walnuts)
- 1 tbsp coconut flakes
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine the oats ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continually, for 2–3 minutes or until it reaches your desired consistency. The oats will continue to thicken as they cool.
- Serve in a bowl topped with the additional milk, banana, strawberries, nuts, coconut flakes, maple syrup and cinnamon.
Notes
Note 1 – You can use any milk of your choice. For a less creamy consistency, use half water and half milk.
Additional topping suggestions – Any fruit (such as sliced apples or raspberries), dried fruit (apricot or cranberries), cocoa nibs, brown sugar instead of maple syrup.
MAKE AHEAD
Best made and served immediately. Not suitable to refrigerate or freeze.
LEFTOVERS
Best made and served immediately. Not suitable to refrigerate or freeze.
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 3 mins
- Category: breakfast, Creamy Oatmeal
- Method: simmer
- Cuisine: European
