The BEST Brown Sugar Oatmeal (Quick and Easy Recipe!)

This easy Brown Sugar Oatmeal recipe makes the best, creamiest oatmeal ever. It is a healthy, satisfying breakfast that requires only 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make! Learn how to make homemade brown sugar oatmeal from scratch with this quick and simple recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Brown Sugar Oatmeal Recipe

You are going to love this easy brown sugar oatmeal recipe, because it is made with simple, nutritious ingredients and it tastes amazingly delicious. I always like to make oatmeal from scratch, because that way I get to control the ingredients and the amount of sugar in it. Not only that, homemade oatmeal just tastes so much better than the oatmeal packets you buy from the store.

This homemade oatmeal recipe is made with basic ingredients that you probably already have on hand in the kitchen, such as milk, egg, brown sugar, butter and rolled oats. I know that it’s not common to see an egg in the ingredient list for an oatmeal recipe, but it adds so much richness and creaminess to texture of the oatmeal. The egg also adds a boost of protein and makes it a power breakfast that will keep you feeling full all morning!

How to Make Brown Sugar Oatmeal from Scratch

Full instructions are included in the recipe below. But as a brief overview, to make this homemade oatmeal recipe, simply:

1. Make the flavor base: Combine the milk, egg, brown sugar, and butter in a pan.
2. Add the oats: Stir in the rolled oats (use gluten-free if required) and simmer until thickened.
3. Serve: Ladle the oatmeal into bowls and serve with your mix-ins or toppings of choice.

You oatmeal is now ready to be served. Be sure to enjoy it while is it nice and warm!

Possible Recipe Customizations

The base recipe is perfect on its own, but feel free to customize the oatmeal to your liking. For the photos in this post, I topped the oatmeal with fresh blackberries, chopped almonds, and an extra sprinkle of brown sugar. Variation options for oatmeal are truly endless, but here are some ideas for toppings and add-ins:

• Fresh berries: Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, or strawberries
• Dried fruit: Raisins, dried cranberries, or dried cherries
• Chopped nuts: Walnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios, cashews, or peanuts
• Seeds: Pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, or sunflower seeds
• Baking Chips: Chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or peanut butter chips
• Coconut: Shredded coconut or coconut flakes
• Nut butter: Peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter
• Extract: A splash of vanilla or coconut extract
• Spices: A pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg

Feel free to experiment with the variations above to suit your personal preferences. The beauty of homemade oatmeal is that it can be tailored to your liking, making it a truly versatile dish.

More Easy Breakfast Recipes

Looking for more breakfast inspiration? Here are some of my favorite recipes:

• Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats
• Easy Tomato Avocado Toast Recipe
• Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
• Simple Breakfast Egg Muffins Recipe
• Homemade Savory Oatmeal Bowl

If you make this Brown Sugar Oatmeal recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡

The BEST Brown Sugar Oatmeal (Quick and Easy Recipe!)

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This Brown Sugar Oatmeal recipe makes the best, creamiest oatmeal ever. It is easy, healthy, and ready in just 15 minutes!

Alia Kay

4.86 from 7 votes

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 2 servings

Calories 384 calories

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups milk, of choice
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup rolled oats
• Optional toppings: Fresh berries and chopped nuts

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, egg, sugar, and butter over medium heat until smooth.
• Stir in the oats and bring mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes or until thickened.
• Garnish with optional toppings, if using, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

The BEST Brown Sugar Oatmeal (Quick and Easy Recipe!)

Amount per Serving

Calories

384

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

15

g

23

%

Saturated Fat

 

7

g

44

%

Trans Fat

 

0.4

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

4

g

Cholesterol

 

113

mg

38

%

Sodium

 

179

mg

8

%

Potassium

 

484

mg

14

%

Carbohydrates

 

49

g

16

%

Fiber

 

4

g

17

%

Sugar

 

23

g

26

%

Protein

 

15

g

30

%

Vitamin A

 

504

IU

10

%

Vitamin C

 

0.4

mg

0

%

Calcium

 

293

mg

29

%

Iron

 

2

mg

11

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months.

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