Custard Oatmeal
Creamy, custard-like oatmeal made by slowly cooking rolled oats with milk, egg, and vanilla for a warm, comforting breakfast that’s both wholesome and indulgent.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort food
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 ½ cups milk (or plant-based milk)
1 egg
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Fresh berries, optional for topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine oats, milk, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, whisk egg, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- When oats are softened (about 5 minutes), reduce heat to low. Slowly pour in the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
- Cook 2–3 more minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy.
- Remove from heat, let sit 1–2 minutes to finish thickening.
- Serve warm with fresh berries or desired toppings.
Notes
Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
Stir in mashed banana for added sweetness.
Top with nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, or chocolate chips for texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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