The Breakfast That Tastes Like Childhood
A nostalgic oatmeal recipe that evokes fond childhood memories, perfect for cozy breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of oatmeal
- 4 cups of milk (or water)
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup of raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup of diced apples (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the milk (or water) in a saucepan.
- Stir in the oatmeal, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add raisins and diced apples if desired, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy the nostalgic flavors.
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider mixing half milk and half water. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg