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Maple Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl
Make hot oats with maple syrup and butter for a quick, hearty breakfast. Simple ingredients, ready in minutes.
Maple Hot Buttered Oats is a warm, stovetop porridge that combines rolled (or steel-cut) oats with milk or water, then folds in unsalted butter and pure maple syrup for a creamy texture and gently sweet, caramel-like flavor. A small pinch of salt balances the sweetness, while optional seasonings—such as cinnamon, toasted nuts, or fresh fruit—add aroma and contrasting crunch. Rich in slow-digesting carbohydrates, fiber, and trace minerals, this comforting dish is most commonly served as a quick weekday breakfast or a leisurely weekend brunch, especially during cooler months when a hearty, spoonable meal is preferred.
Maple Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl
Ready in about 15 minutes and made in a single pot, this recipe turns pantry basics into a café-level bowl with almost no cleanup. It’s highly scalable—cook just enough for yourself or prep a large batch for the week—making it a smart choice for both hectic mornings and relaxed meal planning.
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
20 minutes
Ingredients
Old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup
- Water 1 cup
- Whole milk (or any preferred milk) 1 cup
- Unsalted butter 2 tbsp
- Pure maple syrup 2–3 tbsp
- Fine sea salt pinch
- Ground cinnamon ¼ tsp
- Optional / suggested additions:
- Apple, diced and lightly sautéed 1 medium
- Pecans (toasted & chopped) 2 tbsp
- Raisins or dried cranberries 1 tbsp
- Greek or vanilla yogurt ¼ cup
- Extra maple syrup drizzle to taste
Method
Measure rolled oats, water, and a pinch of salt into a medium saucepan
- Set the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally
- Reduce the heat to low and cook until the oats are creamy and have absorbed most of the liquid
- Remove the saucepan from the heat
- Stir in unsalted butter until it melts completely into the oats
- Drizzle maple syrup over the oats and stir until evenly combined
- Spoon the maple-buttered oatmeal into serving bowls
- Top each bowl with your choice of sliced fruit, nuts, or seeds
- Drizzle a final splash of maple syrup over the toppings if desired
- Serve the maple butter oatmeal breakfast bowls immediately while hot
Nutrition (whole recipe)
Calories
1078 kcal Protein
26 g Fat
48 g Carbs
143 g Fiber
15 g Sugar
80 g
1078 kcal Protein
26 g Fat
48 g Carbs
143 g Fiber
15 g Sugar
80 g
Notes
Briefly toast the dry oats in the melted butter until fragrant before adding liquid—this single step amplifies their nutty depth. Swap half the milk for canned coconut milk for a dairy-free, ultra-creamy bowl, then finish with a pinch of flaky salt to sharpen the maple. Leftovers set firm; slice and pan-sear them in butter the next day for crisp, caramelized oat cakes.
why this recipe
Spoonful after spoonful, this maple butter oatmeal turns a humble bowl of oats into a cozy, indulgent ritual, marrying the rich silkiness of warm butter with the deep, caramel notes of real maple syrup. The recipe’s genius lies in its balance: hearty, slow-simmered oats provide sustaining fiber, while a gentle swirl of browned butter infuses each bite with a nutty warmth, and a final drizzle of maple lifts the flavors into pure comfort-food bliss. Ready in minutes yet layered with a complexity usually reserved for weekend brunch, it’s the kind of breakfast that feels both nourishing and luxurious, making ordinary mornings taste like something worth celebrating.
FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute steel-cut oats for rolled oats in this recipe, and how should I adjust the cooking time and liquid ratio?
Yes—steel-cut oats work, but they need more time and liquid. Use roughly 1 cup steel-cut oats to 3½–4 cups total liquid (water and/or milk) and simmer 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grains are creamy yet still slightly chewy. All other ingredients and finishing steps stay the same.
How long will cooked Maple Hot Buttered Oats keep in the fridge, and what’s the best way to reheat them so they stay creamy?
Store cooled Maple Hot Buttered Oats in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. To reheat, loosen each portion with a splash of milk or water, then warm gently on the stovetop over low heat (or in the microwave at 50-70 % power), stirring until hot and creamy.
How can I make Maple Hot Buttered Oats completely dairy-free and vegan?
Use a plant-based milk (such as oat, almond, soy, or canned coconut milk) in place of the dairy milk, and swap the butter for an equal amount of vegan butter or virgin coconut oil. All other ingredients—including pure maple syrup—are already vegan, so the cooking method and flavor remain unchanged.