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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal

5 from 3 votes
two bowls of brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal with a side of milk and a bowl of berries.
Brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal is a quick and easy breakfast recipe that comes together in less than 10 minutes and is way better than storebought! It's gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and easy to customize.
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Serving Size 2

Ingredients
 

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, water, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add in the rolled oats and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally for 7-8 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. Serve with additional milk, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and any additional toppings if desired.

Notes

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations
Gluten-free? - Even though oats are naturally gluten-free, their cross-contamination rate is high, so make sure to buy oats that are labeled certified gluten-free. Bob's Red Mill, One Degree, and Anthony's are great brands.
No brown sugar? - you can also use coconut sugar or maple syrup.
Switch up the grain - use another gluten-free grain such as quinoa or millet.
Add-ins - chia seeds, flax seeds, chopped nuts, dried or fresh fruit, chocolate chips or cacao nibs, almond butter, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, or butter for a cinnamon roll variation.