Description
Creamy Custard Oatmeal is a delicious and nutritious breakfast treat that combines rolled oats with a creamy custard-like texture, perfect for starting your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 4 cups whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- Fresh fruit for topping (such as bananas or berries)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the oats are soft and the mixture thickens.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Gradually add a small amount of the hot oatmeal mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly to temper them. This prevents the eggs from scrambling.
- Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the oatmeal, stirring continuously. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the oatmeal is creamy and slightly thickened.
- If using raisins, stir them in now. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, topped with fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the milk with cream or use coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Add a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter for added protein and a nutty taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg