Homemade Instant Brown Sugar Oatmeal: 3 Ways

Prep time: 15
Bake time: 3 to 7 minutes OR 15 minutes hydration time

The secret to making incredibly delicious homemade oatmeal is using oat milk and water to not wash out the flavour. That, and using just the right moist, rich brown sugar for the flavour profile of your recipe. We’ve got 3 versions of this comforting, convenient meal – one for each of our classic brown sugars. Try them all and fall in love with oatmeal again.

Ingredients

Cinnamon Apple Nut Oatmeal:

2 cups (176 g) large flaked oats
½ cup (60 g) dried apple pieces
½ cup (53 g) pecans, toasted, roughly chopped
⅓ cup (72 g) Redpath® Demerara Style Sugar, packed
2 tsp (6 g) ground cinnamon
¼ tsp (2 g) salt

Cranberry Ginger Oatmeal:

2 cups (176 g) large flaked oats
½ cup (60 g) dried cranberries
½ cup (56 g) crystallized ginger, roughly chopped
¼ cup (54 g) Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar, packed
½ tsp (1 g) ground ginger
½ tsp (2 g) ground cinnamon
¼ tsp (2 g) salt

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal:

2 cups (176 g) large flaked oats
½ cup (47 g) banana chips, broken into pieces
¼ cup (54 g) Redpath® Dark Brown Sugar, packed
¼ cup (43 g) dark chocolate chips or dark chocolate, chopped
¼ cup (39 g) roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
¼ cup (25 g) powdered peanut butter
2 tbsp + 2 tsp (17 g) cocoa powder
¼ tsp (2 g) salt (see Chef’s Tip)

For the liquid:

2 cups (500 ml) oat milk (or our Vanilla Oat Beverage recipe)
1¾ to 2 cups (438 to 500 ml) water

Equipment

Scale or dry measuring cups

Measuring spoons

Liquid measuring cup

3 large bowls

Rubber spatula or wooden spoon

3 airtight containers (1 quart / 4 cup capacity) OR 12 mason jars or heat-proof/microwave safe airtight containers (1 pint / 500 ml)

Serving bowls x 4 (per oatmeal mixture)

Plastic wrap

Golden Yellow Sugar

Demerara Style Sugar

Instructions

Bulk Preparation:

Cinnamon Apple Nut Oatmeal:

In a large bowl, combine large flaked oats, apple pieces, toasted pecans, the Redpath® Demerara Style Sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix to thoroughly combine. Transfer to an airtight container.

Cranberry Ginger Oatmeal:

In a large bowl, combine large flaked oats, dried cranberries, crystallized ginger, the Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Mix to thoroughly combine. Transfer to an airtight container.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal:

In a large bowl, combine large flaked oats, banana chips, the Redpath® Dark Brown Sugar, chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, powdered peanut butter, cocoa powder, and salt, if using. Mix to thoroughly combine. Transfer to an airtight container.

Meal Preparation or Individual Servings:

Cinnamon Apple Nut Oatmeal:

Fill and layer 4 jars or heat-proof/microwave-safe containers with ½ cup (44 grams) large flaked oats, 2 tablespoons (15 grams) dried apple pieces, 2 tablespoons (13 grams) toasted pecans, 1 tablespoon (14 grams) Redpath® Demerara Style Sugar, ½ teaspoon (2 g) cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Seal containers with a lid.

Cranberry Ginger Oatmeal:

Fill and layer 4 jars or heat-proof/microwave-safe containers with ½ cup (44 grams) large flaked oats, 2 tablespoons (15 grams) dried cranberries, 2 tablespoons (14 grams) chopped crystallized ginger, 1 tablespoon (14 grams) Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar, ¼ teaspoon (1 g) ginger, ⅛ teaspoon (1 g) cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Seal containers with a lid.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana:

Fill and layer 4 jars or heat-proof/microwave-safe containers with ½ cup (44 grams) large flaked oats, 2 tablespoons (12 grams) banana chips, 1 tablespoon (14 grams) Redpath® Dark Brown Sugar, 1 tablespoon (11 grams) chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon (10 grams) chopped peanuts, 1 tablespoon (6 grams) peanut butter powder, 2 teaspoons (4 grams) cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt, if using. Seal containers with a lid.

Method 1 (Bulk preparation):

Step 1

Stir or shake containers of each oatmeal mixture to redistribute ingredients; pour contents into a large, heat-proof bowl.

Step 2

Pour 2 cups (500 ml) hot oat milk and 1¾ to 2 cups (438 to 500 ml) boiling water over the oatmeal. Stir until combined. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and let sit for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Stir to combine and portion into 4 bowls.

Method 2 (Individual Servings; from the bulk preparation or meal preparation):

Step 1

Stir or shake containers of each oatmeal mixture before scooping to redistribute ingredients.

Step 2

Divide each oatmeal variation into 1 to 4 separate bowls (approximately ¾ cup of oatmeal mixture per bowl).

Step 3

Into each serving of oatmeal, stir in ½ cup (125 ml) hot oat milk and between ⅓ to ½ cup (83 ml to 125 ml) boiling water.

Step 4

Cover and let sit; 15 minutes.

Method 3 (Microwave):

Step 1

Use either method 1 or 2. Add the specified amounts of water and oat milk into a large microwave-safe bowl or individual containers.

Step 2

Place into the microwave and heat on high for 3 minutes (individual servings) to 7 minutes (bulk preparation/4 servings), stirring once every minute during the cooking time; see Chef’s Tips.

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Chefʼs Tips

If desired, quick oats can be substituted for the large flaked oats for faster preparation time (camping trips, breakfast-on-the-go, or quick snacks). Hydration time will be approximately 5 minutes. Microwave time will be approximately 1 to 3 minutes.

If using dried apple rings, roughly cut into ¼-inch pieces.

To ensure recipe is gluten-free, choose oats manufactured in a gluten-free facility.

Powdered peanut butter can be found at most bulk foods, health food stores, and the organic aisle in grocery stores. If unavailable, drizzle each serving with 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter after heating.

If using salted roasted peanuts, omit salt in the Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal recipe.

Recipes can be made with all water, all oat milk, or any non-dairy-based milk. Alternatively, milk can be used in place of oat milk if dairy is not an issue.

If thinner oatmeal is desired, additional oat milk or water can be added after or during the cooking process.

Microwaves differ in heating capabilities. Oatmeal is done when the oatmeal just begins to boil, and oats have swelled in size and are tender. For individual servings, check at the 2-minute mark and heat at 30-second intervals until the desired consistency is reached. For full servings (4 servings), check at the 5-minute mark and heat at 30-second intervals until the desired consistency is reached. Note the heating times for future meals.

If desired, garnish with fresh fruit (e.g. apples, cranberries, or sliced banana), sprinkle with cinnamon, toasted pecans, chocolate chips, or peanuts, and/or drizzle with chocolate or peanut butter.

The Redpath® Demerara Style Sugar is used in the Cinnamon Apple Nut Oatmeal to emphasize the brown sugar flavour in the oatmeal and complement the earthiness of the toasted pecans. The intense caramel flavour also complements the sweetness of the dried apple pieces.

The Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar is used in the Cranberry Ginger Oatmeal as the subtle caramel undertones complement the flavours of cranberry and ginger. Using this sugar gives the oatmeal a more complex flavour, enhancing the warm spiciness of the ginger and bringing out the sweetness of the cranberries.

The Redpath® Dark Brown Sugar is used in the Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal recipe because the deep caramel flavour of this brown sugar pairs well with the sweet bitterness of the chocolate and cocoa powder and the nutty flavour of the peanuts and powdered peanut butter.

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