Sweet and delicious, your favorite flavors come together in this brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal recipe. Stop using those instant oatmeal packets that are loaded with sugar and artificial ingredients, and get your blood sugar levels under control with this easy breakfast recipe that gives you all the richness of flavor in a healthy way!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Health Benefits: Homemade oatmeal is far healthier for you and tastier too. Those instant packs of oatmeal undo all the goodness of what oatmeal should be doing for your body by adding things in that are harmful to your health.
- Yummy: Next time you crave something sweet for breakfast, make homemade brown sugar oatmeal full of flavor to satisfy your desires.
- Simple: Pure and simple ingredients, plus a quick cook time, mean you can have this homemade oatmeal recipe any time you want and feel good about eating it, too!
Nutrition For Mental Wellbeing
Oats are the star of the show in this tasty recipe. One serving of oats has 27.4g of carbs, 4g of fiber, 2.6g of fat, and 5.3g of protein. They are an excellent source of manganese. Oats are a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, and copper. They also have small amounts of vitamins B5, B6, and B3, calcium, potassium, iron, and folate.
When I went to graduate school for a Master of Science in Nutrition and Functional Medicine, I was drawn to how food can impact your mood. So, each recipe here at Raepublic focuses on how the main ingredient or the main nutrient can positively impact your mental health. Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants, which protect your body from oxidative damage [1].
An animal study found that cinnamon extract has antidepressant-like effects [2].
Ingredients + Notes
With just a few simple ingredients, you have everything you need to whip up this oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon recipe. It comes together in a flash for an old-fashioned taste of home in every bite!
- Old-fashioned Oats: Old-fashioned oats are the quick-cooking oats you need to make this breakfast. They’re ready in minutes!
- Brown Sugar: Rich brown sugar tastes can be achieved with just a small amount, making it a healthier option for sweetness.
- Cinnamon: Warm spices like cinnamon are the key to creating layers of flavor that will make you want to eat your oatmeal every day.
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations
It happens to me sometimes, too, when I want to make something…I realize I’m out of a key ingredient. In most cases, you can vary the recipe to get around a problem like that without having to run to the grocery store.
- Sweeteners: Usually, I have other recommendations for sweeteners, though, with this recipe, it’s all about the brown sugar. Still, if you only have a sprinkle of brown sugar, save it for the top and mix in maple syrup instead to get that sweet taste.
- Milk: I made this homemade brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal recipe with boiling water, but you can make it even creamier with additional milk. Try soy milk, almond milk, cashew milk, or my personal favorite, oat milk, for the perfect breakfast.
- Vanilla Extract: Add some vanilla flavor with a few drops of pure vanilla extract. This will make it taste like cinnamon roll oatmeal for an extra yummy treat!
- Oats: If you don’t have old-fashioned oats, that’s ok! Instant oats or rolled oats can be used instead. However, if all you have are steel-cut oats, you won’t be able to make this recipe so quickly as they take much longer to cook.
How To Make Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oats
In just 1-2 minutes, you’ll have your water ready to pour in and stir up your homemade brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal. You’ll never skip out on breakfast again with a recipe this good!
- Boil water in an electric tea kettle or in a stovetop teapot.
- Combine old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl and pour hot water over the top.
- Let sit for 3-5 minutes until the oats have soaked up most of the water and stir.
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- Sprinkle additional cinnamon and brown sugar on top and any other toppings you like!
Serving Suggestions
Add more on top of your oatmeal, or serve it alongside a refreshing drink!
Topping Ideas
- Chocolate Chips: If you love sweet breakfasts, adding a few chocolate chips on top will certainly ensure you eat it all.
- Chia Seeds: Chia seeds on top will stay a little crunchy, giving this homemade oatmeal a fun texture to enjoy.
- Apples: Turn it into apple cinnamon oatmeal with fresh chopped apples on top.
- Banana Slices: Bananas also have a creamy texture of their own and pair wonderfully with these brown sugar and cinnamon flavors.
Drinks
- Cozy drinks: Enjoy a glass of Oat Milk Matcha Latte, Turmeric Latte, or Strawberry Matcha Latte to start your day.
- Smoothie: Pair this filling bowl with a Date Smoothie for extra sweetness.
Storage Tips
All oatmeal tastes best right when it’s made. But because it’s so filling, you might not be able to finish it. Here’s what to do about your leftover oatmeal.
- Fridge: You’ll need to put your cooled leftover oatmeal into an airtight container first. It will last for up to 3-4 days, though the sooner you eat it, the better. If you’re not going to eat it, consider freezing it for meal prep or baking ideas.
- Freeze: Cooked oatmeal can be frozen to use later in the week or up to 3 months from now. This is a great way to keep from wasting good food!
FAQ
Yes, when you make cinnamon and brown sugar oatmeal at home, it gives you everything you need for a healthy start to any morning.
Brown sugar is a refined sugar. While it’s not good to pour loads of it into your bowl, this recipe only requires a small amount of brown sugar. If you like things sweeter, you can add maple syrup to get that desired level of sweetness without having to add more sugar.
Cinnamon is naturally anti-inflammatory, which is great for your health. Additionally, warm spices like cinnamon add a natural sweetness, so you won’t really want to add much else to your homemade oatmeal bowl.
Your blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels will thank you for eating oatmeal every morning. Additionally, the complex carbs help you feel sustained and fueled for everything that comes your way during your busy day.
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Recipe
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1+ teaspoon brown sugar
- Pinch salt
- ¼+ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Boil water in an electric tea kettle or in a stovetop teapot.
- Combine old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl and pour hot water over the top.
- Let sit for 3-5 minutes until the oats have soaked up most of the water and stir.
- Sprinkle additional cinnamon and brown sugar on top and any other toppings you like!
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Notes
- Fridge: You’ll need to put your cooled leftover oatmeal into an airtight container first. It will last for up to 3-4 days, though the sooner you eat it, the better. If you’re not going to eat it, consider freezing it for meal prep or baking ideas.
- Freeze: Cooked oatmeal can be frozen to use later in the week or up to 3 months from now. This is a great way to keep from wasting good food!
Nutrition
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Reference
[1] Ali, S. S., Ahsan, H., Zia, M. K., Siddiqui, T., & Khan, F. H. (2020). Understanding oxidants and antioxidants: Classical team with new players. Journal of food biochemistry, 44(3), e13145. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.13145
[2] Aryanezhad, M., Abdi, M., Amini, S., Hassanzadeh, K., Valadbeigi, E., Rahimi, K., Izadpanah, E., & Moloudi, M. R. (2021). Cinnamomum zeylanicum extract has antidepressant-like effects by increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its receptor in prefrontal cortex of rats. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine, 11(3), 302–313.
So good!
Thanks!