Description
A comforting and creamy custard oatmeal recipe that combines the heartiness of rolled oats with the rich texture of eggs, sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey, and flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect for a nourishing breakfast that’s quick to prepare and easily customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Fresh berries
- Banana slices
- Chopped nuts
- A drizzle of nut butter
Instructions
- Combine oats and milk: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the oats, milk, cinnamon, and salt. Stir occasionally as the mixture heats.
- Cook until thickened: Continue cooking for about 5–7 minutes until the oatmeal starts to thicken.
- Whisk the egg: In a small bowl, whisk the egg until smooth.
- Temper the egg: Slowly pour a few spoonfuls of the hot oatmeal mixture into the bowl with the whisked egg while continuously whisking to temper it and prevent scrambling.
- Incorporate tempered egg: Gradually stir the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the oatmeal.
- Cook until creamy: Cook the oatmeal, stirring constantly for an additional 2–3 minutes until it becomes thick and creamy.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and maple syrup or honey. Serve warm topped with your favorite fresh berries, banana slices, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of nut butter.
Notes
- Tempering the egg is key to avoid scrambling and ensure smooth custard texture.
- For extra richness, use whole milk or add a splash of cream at the end.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for meal prep; reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
