Description
Sweet Maple Rhubarb Oatmeal is a warm and wholesome breakfast featuring tart stewed rhubarb swirled into creamy oats and lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup. It’s a comforting and nutritious start to your day with a seasonal twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 cup chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, extra maple syrup
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the chopped rhubarb, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and a splash of water. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the rhubarb softens and breaks down. Set aside.
- In another pot, bring milk to a gentle simmer. Stir in oats, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Reduce heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until creamy.
- Stir in the cooked rhubarb and remaining tablespoon of maple syrup. Mix until well combined and heated through.
- Spoon into bowls and top with desired toppings such as nuts, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or an extra drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking—add more maple syrup if desired.
- Use quick oats for a faster version, or steel-cut oats for more texture (adjust cooking time accordingly).
- To make it vegan, use plant-based milk and dairy-free toppings.
- Rhubarb can be cooked ahead and refrigerated for quick weekday breakfasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: rhubarb oatmeal, maple oatmeal, healthy breakfast, seasonal oats, vegetarian oatmeal