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May 19, 2020 By Kathryn Donangelo 16 Comments

Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal

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Last Updated on December 14, 2022 by Kathryn Donangelo

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Start your mornings off with Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal! Packed with whole grains and a warm maple and brown sugar flavor that you can’t resist!

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Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal

This recipe is inspired by the Quaker Instant Oatmeal flavored packets! My favorite flavor is the Maple and Brown Sugar flavor and this homemade oatmeal recipe tastes just like it. This oatmeal recipe doesn’t have any highly processed ingredients and you most likely already have the ingredients in your pantry now.

The instant oatmeal packets are loaded with sugar so you can control the amount of sugar that goes into your oatmeal! You can customize your own flavors of this oatmeal depending on your cravings.

Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal

This hearty Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal starts with wholesome oats. I use old-fashioned oats however, you can also use quick-oats for an even quicker breakfast!

Once the oats are fully cooked they get coated in maple syrup and brown sugar- perfection. This oatmeal can be ready in less than 10 minutes so you can even make this on busy mornings.

Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal

LEFTOVERS

I like to double this recipe for leftovers! I love breakfast that will last me a few days during the week- it makes mornings extra easy and convenient. This oatmeal will be just as good and creamy the next morning.

After you make the oatmeal, place any leftovers in an airtight container and when you are ready add to a microwavable safe bowl and heat for 30-60 seconds (depending on your microwave). This oatmeal will be good for up to a week in the refrigerator. I currently have some in my fridge now!

OATMEAL

Old-Fashioned oats: these oats are the least processed. After steel-cut oats get rolled into flat flakes, you get these old-fashioned oats. Cooking time is 4-5 minutes.

Quick-oats: these oats are old-fashioned oats that are rolled thinner and cut into pieces resulting in the oats having a quicker cooking time. Cooking time is about 2-3 minutes.

Instant oats: these are the oats that are used for the instant oatmeal packs. I prefer using quick-oats or old-fashioned oats instead. Instant oats are the most processed oats out of the 3 so the texture of the oatmeal will be different. Cooking time is 30-60 seconds.

Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal

TOPPINGS TO ADD TO YOUR MAPLE AND BROWN SUGAR OATMEAL

The topping possibilities to this oatmeal are endless! I also love to eat my oatmeal with fresh berries. Some other options you could use are chopped nuts, chocolate chips, honey, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and sprinkles (fun for a birthday breakfast!).

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE THIS MAPLE AND BROWN SUGAR OATMEAL

  • Old-fashioned oats or Quick oats
  • Water
  • Brown sugar
  • Maple syrup
  • Cinnamon

Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal

 

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Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal

Start your mornings off with Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal! Packed with whole grains and a warm maple and brown sugar flavor that you can't resist!
4.37 from 25 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, brownsugar, maple, oatmeal
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Kathryn Donangelo

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats or quick-cooking oats
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • dash of cinnamon
  • fresh berries; optional

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Add in the oats and stir occasionally for 5 minutes until the oats have started to thicken.
  • Add in the maple syrup and brown sugar, stir until combined. Stir in a dash of cinnamon and add oatmeal to bowls and enjoy. Top with fresh berries and enjoy!
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Notes

  1. If using quick-cooking oats instead of old-fashioned rolled oats, the oats will cook much faster. 

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  1. writerjenn1@gmail.com'Jenn says

    December 2, 2020 at 7:20 am

    5 stars
    I love simple and classic recipes, and this one reminds me of my childhood! I’ll be making it again and again for my own kids! Delish!

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    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      December 3, 2020 at 8:28 am

      That is great! I hope you and your kids love this classic recipe!

      Reply
  2. ammorris875@gmail.com'Angela says

    December 2, 2020 at 7:25 am

    5 stars
    The perfect breakfast! Used to eat this flavor as a kid.

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    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      December 3, 2020 at 8:27 am

      It’s my favorite too!

      Reply
  3. mimislifeandfood@gmail.com'Mirlene says

    December 2, 2020 at 7:26 am

    5 stars
    Love quick and simple recipes like this. screams comfort to me.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      December 3, 2020 at 8:27 am

      Yessss! This is so simple and easy!

      Reply
  4. boulderlocavore@comcast.net'Toni Dash says

    December 2, 2020 at 7:36 am

    5 stars
    Such an amazing day starter! A breakfast worth waking up early for!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      December 3, 2020 at 8:27 am

      Thank you, I agree!

      Reply
  5. mmedlin0411@yahoo.com'Michelle says

    December 2, 2020 at 9:17 am

    5 stars
    Yes! This is my favorite way to make oatmeal. I like to add a lot of cinnamon. So good

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      December 3, 2020 at 8:26 am

      Me too! The more cinnamon, the better! Thank you!

      Reply
  6. tawnielaraye@gmail.com'Tawnie B. says

    March 27, 2021 at 11:30 am

    4 stars
    If you want this to really taste like the packaged kind you loved as a kid just add a splash of vanilla extract (and I also double the amount of brown sugar).

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    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      March 30, 2021 at 9:44 am

      Thanks Tawnie! That sounds delicious, I will have to give the vanilla a try next time I make this recipe.

      Reply
  7. luvmyway@hotmail.com'Lavinia De Petro says

    August 6, 2021 at 3:24 pm

    5 stars
    first time leaving a food review. its rare my children to eat a healthy nutritionist breakfast other than the occasional Weetabix and tried a few different oat recipes but this one is the best one by far we all loved it i used honey instead of brown sugar and fruit on side we prefer on side than mixed in the oats

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    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      August 12, 2021 at 9:58 am

      Hi Lavinia, that is great news. I am so happy you tried my recipe and that your kids loved it too! That’s great to know you loved it with just the honey too 🙂

      Reply
  8. dashababy3@hotmail.com'Daria says

    January 3, 2022 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful recipe. I added a sprinkle of salt to enhance the sweetness and some peanutbutter to mine for some added protein.

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    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 3, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      I am so happy you loved this recipe Daria! Thank you for your review and I love the idea of adding peanut butter! 🙂

      Reply

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