Use Old Fashioned oats because they are so much tastier, bigger and do not turn to mush.

If you love quick oats by all means use them instead of rolled oats in this healthy oatmeal recipe.


Makes one serving of Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal

  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oatmeal
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp. dark brown sugar


Preparation

  1. In a small sauce pan get 1 cup of water boiling, add the oatmeal and cinnamon and reduce to low. 
  2. Stir once in a while until all the water is absorbed. 
  3. Add in the maple syrup and mix together. 
  4. Move oatmeal to a bowl, sprinkle with brown sugar and serve.


Each serving has: 176 calories, 3 g fat, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein, 33 g carbs



Oatmeal Cooking Instructions

Making oatmeal recipes is a pretty simple process: Add liquid to oats and heat. Not only are oatmeal recipes quick to make, but even the most novice cook can master basic oatmeal recipes.

How To Cook Oatmeal – Old- Fashioned/Rolled Oats


1 cup rolled oats
2 cups water, milk or a combination of both

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned) and 2 cups water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove the sauce pan from heat and let stand, covered for 2 minutes before serving.

How To Cook Oatmeal – with Quick Cooking Oats

1 cup quick cooking oats – also known as instant oats
2 cups water, milk or a combination of both

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in 1 cup quick cooking oats. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Cover and let stand about 30 seconds before serving.

How To Cook Oatmeal – with Steel-Cut Oats

1 cup steel-cut oats
3 cups water

In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup steel-cut oats and 3 cups water, bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the oats are just tender and the liquid is nearly absorbed. Remove the sauce pan from heat and let stand, covered for 5 minutes before serving.