This brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal is a classic breakfast and a simply sweet way to start your day.

There are a few breakfast options that I consider to be “classic breakfasts” and if these items aren’t on a breakfast menu at a restaurant, I’m leaving. Scrambled eggs with bacon. Waffles or pancakes. A bowl of cinnamon and brown sugar oatmeal. Like I said- classics.

While I love to play around with fun toppings on oatmeal, I do think the simple brown sugar cinnamon flavors in oatmeal will forever be a favorite. Not only are these flavors cozy, but this bowl of oatmeal also comes together quickly and can be enjoyed by the entire family!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

This brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal will quickly find its way into your weekly roster for breakfast because its:

Simple ingredients: if you have the ingredients to bake cookies, then you have most of the ingredients to make this easy brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal.
Easy to make: to special knife or cooking skills needed for this recipe! All you need to do is place everything in a small pot or pan and cook over low to medium heat, stirring often!
Creamy!: Watered down oatmeal is out and creamy oatmeal is in. I wrote a whole blog on how to make a bowl of creamy oatmeal and we follow many of those tips and tricks here in this recipe resulting in a deliciously creamy oatmeal result.

And more!

Recipe modification suggestions

This cinnamon brown sugar oatmeal is great as it is but can also be adjusted to better match your own flavor preferences. Here are a few of my suggestions:

Add a fruit toppings: banana or raspberries would be a great fruit to choose.
Add some nuts: Chopped walnuts or slivered almonds would pair perfectly.
Stir in an egg: if you want to increase the protein content and enhance the creamy texture, whisk an egg and add it to your oats as they cook.
Top with greek yogurt: vanilla greek yogurt would taste delicious on this bowl.
Make it as overnight oats: yes, this recipe can be mixed together in a large bowl and added to your favorite overnight oat bowls to be enjoyed in the morning.

Ingredients:

I hate it when you find a recipe that you want to try, only to discover that you need to basically go on an easter egg hunt to track down some of the ingredients. Not the case with this recipe! The best part about this cinnamon brown sugar oatmeal is that your probably already have the ingredients in your pantry:

Old Fashioned Oats: I tend to cook with old fashioned oats but you can use whichever oatmeal you have on hand and adjust the cooking time to package instructions.
Milk: If you want to make creamy oatmeal, you need to use milk instead of water. Not only does milk increase the protein content, but the fat content enhances the creaminess! I have a toddler so I typically use whole milk but you can use your own personal favorite.
Cinnamon: Obviously a must have in brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal.
Brown Sugar: I used light brown sugar.
Vanilla Extract: This adds such a nice depth of flavor to the oatmeal itself.
Salt: Add a pinch of salt to balance out all the sweet flavors of this oatmeal.

Recipe FAQ:

Can this brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal be made as overnight oats?
1. Yes! Simply mix all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and distribute evenly between 3 overnight oat containers. Your overnight oats will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
How long will this oatmeal stay good for?
1. Have leftover oatmeal from your morning? You can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
How to reheat oatmeal?
1. I recommend adding a splash of milk and warming this oatmeal up in the microwave for minute or slowly on the stovetop (about 5 minutes) stirring often. As the oats cool in the refrigerator, they harden and adding a splash of milk will help thin the oatmeal out and give it back its creamy texture.