In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix the oats, water and salt. Microwave for 90 seconds and stir. Stir in the maple syrup, brown sugar and optional dried fruit and microwave 60 seconds longer.

Serve with a pat of butter and a splash of milk.

In place of dried fruit, you could also toss a small handful of your favorite fresh fruit on the finished oatmeal.


This is a quick maple and brown sugar oatmeal recipe for one person. It tastes so much better then the oatmeal from the packets. I hope you'll like it!

Mr Breakfast would like to thank Bennett for this recipe.

Recipe number 2367. Submitted 8/3/2008.

Overall Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)

Based on 24 votes.

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From L.O.V.E.

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Outstanding!

Comment submitted: 4/14/2013 (#15651)



From Piglet

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Mmmm! Never been a big oatmeal eater but this is REALLY yummy and so easy to make. AND it actually made two servings for me so I have my breakfast for tomorrow morning already prepared. :-) Try it. You'll like it!

Comment submitted: 4/11/2013 (#15622)



From Gunnar L.

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

This was so good. I would eat it everyday if I could. And I can. So I might! Seriously, one of the best oatmeal recipes I've found so far. - Gunnar L.

Comment submitted: 8/21/2012 (#14316)



From Chipito

I'm about to make this oatmeal and by all the positive feedback I think it's going to be awesome!

Comment submitted: 8/17/2012 (#14299)



From Jmonay

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

I just made this and it is delicious. It reminds me of when I was little. I mean, sure I like mine with a little more brown sugar and syrup but it's great!

Comment submitted: 7/8/2012 (#14143)



From Shoseian

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Much better than the packets! Be sure to drizzle just a little more syrup on at the very end for the ultimate flavor. Great!

Comment submitted: 4/10/2012 (#13766)



From Carmenelisa (Team Breakfast Member)

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

I was so happy to find this recipe! So easy to make and tastes great! My kids and I love it!

Comment submitted: 1/29/2012 (#13489)



From cherry

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

This is a really nice recipe. I add a pat of butter in the end and an extra sprinkle of brown sugar. It's almost as easy and quite a bit better than oatmeal from packets.

Comment submitted: 1/25/2012 (#13468)



From amanda

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Found it a little bland - went back and added a dash of cinnamon and it made it much better!

Comment submitted: 1/18/2012 (#13443)



From westwingman

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Love it! Easy to make and fun to eat. Great recipe.

Comment submitted: 1/11/2012 (#13420)



From kristin c.

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Really yummy! The only thing I'd do differently next time is to reduce the water to 3/4 cup. It was a little more watery than I usually like.

Comment submitted: 12/14/2011 (#13313)



From Amy Pol.

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

I love this oatmeal. I would eat it all day every day.

Comment submitted: 9/9/2011 (#12889)



From wayhoo

It just means you might like it with a little butter and milk added after the oatmeal is ready.

Comment submitted: 4/7/2011 (#12403)



From grl2day

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Very easy and much better than the instant packets you can buy.

Comment submitted: 3/5/2011 (#12240)



From queenbee

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Made this today, very good, better than package oatmeal, will make from now on.

Comment submitted: 1/24/2011 (#11982)



From Anon

"Serve with a pat of butter and a splash of milk."...? Can someone please clarify what this means?

Comment submitted: 1/19/2011 (#11951)



From StephanieR

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

WOW!!! What a delightful treat! :))) This was amzingly delicious. I tried it with fresh cut strawberries, and it was truly a great breakfast that held me over until lunch.

Comment submitted: 12/10/2010 (#11689)



From Oats4Everyone

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

I love this oatmeal. Everybody I know loves it. I make it for my kids everyday now.

Comment submitted: 11/11/2010 (#11537)



From jandrmom (Team Breakfast Member)

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

I don't really like oatmeal - but I really, really liked this recipe! Thanks for the great breakfast!

Comment submitted: 11/8/2010 (#11523)



From babyg (Team Breakfast Member)

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

This is simple and nice... I love oats and it was cheaper than buying the packets that I have wasted money on all this time! Thanks!

Comment submitted: 7/2/2010 (#10809)



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