Description

This Sweet Maple Rhubarb Oatmeal is a cozy and nutritious breakfast dish featuring creamy rolled oats cooked with water or milk, sweetened naturally with maple syrup and enhanced by the tartness of tender rhubarb. Optional additions like brown sugar, cinnamon or nutmeg, nuts, seeds, and fresh berries add flavor, texture, and visual appeal. Perfect for a comforting start to your day, this recipe yields 2 to 2.2 servings and can be customized to suit your preferences.

Ingredients

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Oatmeal

1 cup rolled oats
2 cups water or milk
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)

Rhubarb Topping

1 cup rhubarb, chopped
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)

Garnishes (Optional)

2 tbsp nuts or seeds
1/4 cup fresh berries
Additional maple syrup for drizzling

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Instructions

Heat the saucepan: Place a medium saucepan over medium heat to prepare for cooking the oats.
Add oats and liquid: Pour the rolled oats and water or milk into the saucepan. Stir in a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.
Cook the oats: Let the oats cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become creamy and tender.
Prepare rhubarb: In a separate pan, combine the chopped rhubarb with maple syrup and optional brown sugar. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the rhubarb is tender but still slightly firm, creating a sweet and tart topping.
Combine oats and rhubarb: Mix the cooked rhubarb into the creamy oats. Stir in the vanilla extract and add optional cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth and flavor.
Add garnishes: Top the oatmeal with your choice of nuts, seeds, or fresh berries for added texture and color.
Serve: Serve the oatmeal warm, optionally drizzling additional maple syrup on top for extra sweetness.

Notes

Use milk for creamier oatmeal or water for a lighter version.
Brown sugar is optional and can be omitted for a less sweet dish.
Adjust cinnamon or nutmeg according to taste preference.
Try different nuts or seeds like walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, or chia seeds for varied texture.
Fresh berries add a burst of freshness and color but can be substituted with dried fruit if unavailable.
Rhubarb can be found fresh in spring or frozen year-round.