Description
Warm, velvety custard oatmeal blends rolled oats with a creamy egg-based custard for a rich, satisfying breakfast. Simple, wholesome, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups milk (or dairy-free alternative)
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp brown sugar (or sweetener of choice)
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Optional toppings: fresh fruit, chopped nuts, maple syrup, or extra butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add oats and cinnamon; stir to coat for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the custard mixture and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, for 5–7 minutes until the oats are tender and mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 1–2 minutes.
- Spoon into bowls and serve with toppings of choice.
Notes
Use quick oats for faster cooking; adjust liquid and time.
Add diced apples or berries for extra flavor.
Top with nut butter or seeds for added protein.
Maple syrup and vanilla pair beautifully with custard base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
