Bird's Favorite Oatmeal

"No, it's not 'for the birds',.. It's just the perfect bowl of oatmeal, for me (Bird). :)"
 
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Ready In:
8mins
Ingredients:
5
Serves:
1
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ingredients

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directions

  • In small saucepan bring oats, milk, water, and salt to a simmer. Set timer for 4 minutes and continue simmering, stirring occasionally.
  • After 4 minutes, stir in brown sugar and butter. Simmer 2 more minutes. Perfect.

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Reviews

  1. I reviewed this recipe but then realized the recipe as posted is different now than it was when I printed it off to try it. Sorry for the confusion. Thank you for this basic oatmeal recipe that I will be tweaking until it is my favorite too. :)
     
  2. Very good oatmeal. I have never tried putting butter in my oatmeal before. I know that some people really love it that way, so I wanted to give it a try. For me, I would omit the butter next time. I guess it's just not my thing. However, I did love everything else. Thanks!
     
  3. Very delicious and creamy! Felt a bit decadent eating that much sugar for breakfast, but there is no denying how enjoyable it was. I did cut the butter in half (and used Earth Balance) to save on some calories. Also used a plain soy for the milk and topped with some ground almonds. Made the perfect amount for me. The only thing I wasn't clear on is whether it should be quick oats or regular oats. I used quick, which was fine, but I think it would work with regular too. 6 Minute hot breakfast that doesn't involve a microwave, you've gotta like that! Made for 'I Recommend Tag', thanks 2Bleu!
     
  4. Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfast foods. But, I was a little bit skeptical when I saw this recipe ~ thought there was way too much salt and sugar, but I made it that way anyway. Am I ever glad that I did. The salt and sugar balanced each other out and the butter added great flavor for a very creamy oatmeal. Will definitely make this again. Thanks for posting this recipe. Made for I Recommend Tag.
     
  5. Good oatmeal, smooth and creamy. I liked the rich flavor that the butter added. I love brown sugar and it was perfect in this oatmeal. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
     
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Tweaks

  1. My boys and I eat oatmeal a lot and this was a nice change from our "usual" oatmeal. I followed the recipe exactly as written and everyone enjoyed it. I did use Splenda brown sugar blend instead of light brown sugar as that is all I buy.
     

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Original Zaaarite. Food lovers. Lynnda passed away in March 2020. Her recipes live on here for everyone to enjoy and Rick continues the tradition. We will forever live together through our food. Live well. Eat well.?
 
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