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.

Overall Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)

Based on 31 votes.

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From Ankkitty (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

This is amazing!

Comment submitted: 1/2/2020 (#20895)



From crystalstowe56

Rating (out of 5):

Yum! This oatmeal is delicious! I like my oatmeal sweet so I added extra sugar and syrup.

Comment submitted: 3/12/2017 (#20220)



From Family Favorite

Rating (out of 5):

Very delicious! I make this from time to time for my family and it's so good!

Comment submitted: 2/22/2015 (#19285)



From Med372814

This sounds really good. I will try it some time soon.

Comment submitted: 11/13/2014 (#19108)



From Richard K.

Rating (out of 5):

This oatmeal is amazing! I even messed up a little... Oops. I didn't have maple syrup and I'm to stubborn for directions. Regardless, it turned out great!

Comment submitted: 9/29/2014 (#19022)



From Anna24

Rating (out of 5):

This was delicious! I added a little white sugar and a dash of cinnamon and it was perfect!

Comment submitted: 6/15/2014 (#18902)



From nightflower (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

I tried it with 2 teaspoons of private selection pure dark amber maple syrup and milk in place of water and it was amazing. Me and my daughter shared a serving. The sweetness was spot on perfect. I find the packet oatmeal to be a little too sweet for my taste. My 19 month old is very picky and even she liked it. She started fussing and crying for more after the first bite.

Comment submitted: 3/11/2014 (#17356)



From gimmemyoatmeal

Rating (out of 5):

Made this for myself at the office just now and it's yummy. Perfect for a cold December morning. I even made my coworker a bowl :) Thanks for sharing this easy delicious recipe.

Comment submitted: 12/11/2013 (#17202)



From L.O.V.E.

Rating (out of 5):

Outstanding!

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



From Piglet

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.

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Rating (out of 5):

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

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



From kristin c.

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.

Rating (out of 5):

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

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



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