Description
A luxuriously creamy breakfast that combines wholesome oatmeal with rich custard texture, naturally sweetened and perfectly customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1½ cups milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Fresh berries (optional topping)
- Sliced bananas (optional topping)
- Chopped nuts (optional topping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats and milk. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and salt until completely blended.
- Temper the egg by gradually whisking a small ladle of hot oatmeal mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly. Repeat with a second scoop.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture slowly back into the saucepan, whisking continuously. Reduce heat to low.
- Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the oatmeal thickens into a creamy custard consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in honey or maple syrup until fully dissolved.
- Ladle into bowls and add your favorite toppings such as fresh berries, sliced bananas, and chopped nuts.
Notes
- Always temper the egg before adding to prevent scrambling
- Use low, gentle heat when thickening the custard to avoid curdling
- Stir constantly during the custard stage for even consistency
- The oatmeal will continue to thicken after being removed from heat
- Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated with extra milk
- For vegan version, substitute egg with cornstarch slurry or silken tofu
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: custard oatmeal, creamy breakfast, comfort food, wholesome oats, easy breakfast, customizable oatmeal, protein-rich breakfast