Creamy Oatmeal is a comforting, hearty breakfast made with slow-cooked oats for a smooth, velvety texture. Perfectly warm and satisfying, it can be customized with fruits, nuts, or spices for a nourishing start to your day.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup steel-cut oats
  • 4 cups milk
  • pinch kosher salt
  • two 3-inch-long cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup dried currants
  • 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • honey
  • sugar
  • maple syrup
  • milk
  • buttermilk
  • yogurt or cream

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the oats and milk. Cover and let soak in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer the oat mixture to a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the salt and cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the vanilla, currants, and sugar; and simmer for 5 minutes more. Remove the cinnamon sticks and serve plain or with your topping of choice.