Description

This Sweet Maple Rhubarb Oatmeal is a comforting, creamy breakfast perfect for springtime. Rolled oats are cooked to a tender, creamy consistency and combined with a tangy-sweet rhubarb compote made with maple syrup and optional brown sugar. Enhanced with vanilla and warming spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, this oatmeal is topped with crunchy nuts, seeds, or fresh berries for added texture and flavor. It’s a wholesome and delicious way to start your day with a balance of sweetness and tartness.

Ingredients

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Oatmeal

1 cup rolled oats
2 cups water or milk
Pinch of salt

Rhubarb Compote

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

Flavorings & Toppings

1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
2 tbsp nuts or seeds (optional)
1/4 cup fresh berries (optional)
Additional maple syrup for drizzling (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the Saucepan: Place a medium saucepan over medium heat to prepare for cooking the oats.
Combine Oats and Liquid: Add the rolled oats and water or milk to the saucepan, then stir in a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
Cook the Oats: Allow the oats to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they reach a creamy texture.
Prepare Rhubarb Compote: While the oats cook, place chopped rhubarb, maple syrup, and optional brown sugar in a separate pan. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the rhubarb is tender but still slightly firm.
Combine Rhubarb and Oatmeal: Stir the prepared rhubarb compote into the cooked oatmeal to combine the flavors evenly.
Add Flavorings: Mix in vanilla extract and optional cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth and aroma.
Serve with Toppings: Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and top with nuts, seeds, or fresh berries to add texture and color. Optionally, drizzle additional maple syrup over the top before serving warm.

Notes

Use milk instead of water for a creamier oatmeal.
Brown sugar can be omitted or adjusted for sweetness preference.
The rhubarb compote can be cooked longer for softer texture.
Try different nuts or seeds like almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds for variety.
Fresh or frozen berries can be used depending on availability.
Maple syrup adds natural sweetness but adjust to taste to control sugar content.