Description
A delightful and nutritious breakfast option, this Sweet Maple Rhubarb Oatmeal is a comforting dish with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The combination of wholesome oats, fresh rhubarb, and pure maple syrup creates a warm and satisfying meal to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups water
Rhubarb Mixture:
- 1 cup chopped fresh rhubarb
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk or dairy-free alternative
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, fresh fruit, extra maple syrup
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the oats, rhubarb, cinnamon, and salt.
- Remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Spoon into bowls and serve warm with your favorite toppings like chopped nuts, fresh fruit, or a drizzle of extra maple syrup.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the rhubarb is soft and slightly broken down.
Notes
- You can use frozen rhubarb—just thaw and drain it before cooking.
- Adjust maple syrup to taste depending on the tartness of your rhubarb.
- For a creamier texture, replace some of the water with milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
