Creamy Oatmeal
This creamy oatmeal is the best way I have ever eaten oatmeal. I used to think oatmeal was some sort of thick paste that made my stomach turn just looking at it. Turns out, there was just a better way to eat it!
I ignore the directions on the bag when it comes to making oatmeal. I add a lot more liquid to it and cook mine with both water and milk! I also add some heavy cream at the end and butter. Talk about a creamy concoction!
I remember being a kid and being served a bowl of oatmeal that I dreaded eating. It was thick, sticky and flavorless. As a cereal lover, I needed a healthier replacement so I set out to create a delicious oatmeal recipe that my family would love and others would approve of. It is in fact a favorite breakfast of mine now, even our children request it which says a lot!
Why you will love this Creamy Oatmeal
You will love this recipe because of how creamy it is. It is cooked slow and has such a delicious flavor you can hardly believe its oatmeal. You can top it with so many different things too! Its such a money saving recipe as well, and quick to make. If you love this recipe it can help save money and save time on making breakfast in the morning.
What goes with oatmeal?
- Top it with dried fruit, nuts and seeds
- sliced up bananas
- fresh berries, like strawberries and blueberries
- peanut butter and jam
- chocolate chips
- honey, maple syrup, brown sugar
- fried apples in butter with brown sugar and cinnamon
- fried bananas in butter with brown sugar
- macerated strawberries
With so many options you are sure to find a topping you love. My personal favorite is sliced bananas with pure maple syrup.
Ingredients
- Quick oats
- Water
- Whole Milk
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Heavy Cream
- Cinnamon (optional)
- Salt
How do you make Creamy Oatmeal?
- In a small pot on medium heat, add in the oats, water and salt then bring it to a boil until it thickens. Make sure to stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
- Once it starts thickening stir continuously until most of the water is gone, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the milk, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix until combined, butter will melt once it returns to the heat. I measure the brown sugar before the butter so my measuring spoon isn’t covered in butter when wanting to add the brown sugar.
- Return the pot to medium heat and once it starts to boil turn to medium low once again and allow it to thicken again. Make sure to stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
- Once it thickens up again to the desired texture, add in the heavy cream and mix.
- Heat and mix until desired creaminess and then remove it from the heat.
- Serve your oatmeal with additional brown sugar if wanted and add any toppings you’d like. I usually add a little extra brown sugar and more heavy cream.
How do you store leftover oatmeal?
Store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
How do you re-heat oatmeal?
Add the oatmeal to a microwave safe bowl along with some additional milk or cream. Stir it in and re-heat in the microwave. You can also add it to a pot with some extra milk or cream and reheat it on medium low heat.
Creamy Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats
- 2 cups water
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. light or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a small pot on medium heat, add in the oats, water and a dash of salt. Bring it to a boil until it thickens, making sure to stir occasionally.
- Once it starts thickening stir continuously until most of the water is gone, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the milk, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix until combined, butter will melt once it returns to the heat.
- Return the pot to medium heat and once it starts to boil turn to medium low heat once again. Allow it to thicken again. Make sure to stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
- Once it thickens up again to the desired texture, add in the heavy cream and mix.
- Heat and mix until desired creaminess and then remove it from the heat.
- Serve your oatmeal with additional brown sugar if wanted and any additional toppings you’d like. I usually add a little extra brown sugar, butter and more heavy cream.
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