As part of the No Cold Cereal Challenge last week, I made this oatmeal…inspired by one of those instant packet oatmeals that I’ve seen at the store.
But I guarantee this tastes better!!!
I still have some pecans leftover from the holidays…and my *free* maple syrup from Amazon (using Amazon credit from Swagbucks)…and some marked down oats (paired with a coupon of course!)…using inexpensive ingredients with some pricier ones, like pecans, still keeps the overall cost down!
Simple, nutritious and hearty!!!
Maple Pecan Oatmeal
A sweet and filling homemade oatmeal!
Servings - 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups quick cooking oats
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/3-1/2 cup maple syrup (depending on how sweet you like your oatmeal)
- Cream or milk, optional
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 cups of quick cooking oats. Cook according to directions on box.
- While water is boiling and oats are cooking, chop the pecans.
- When the oatmeal has thickened and is gently bubbling (over medium-high heat), add pecans
- Stir and add in the maple syrup.
Up next…Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal!
JessieLeigh says
This looks and sounds delicious! I made (and posted about) a Honey Vanilla Oatmeal this past week that was tasty too. I was also seeking to create my own “packet type flavor”. I’ll try this one next time… my nut-lovin’ kiddos will be all over it, I’m sure! 🙂
Laurie says
Just a suggestion… you’ve started using only pictures for directions recently and this presents a problem for anyone who wants to print out your recipes. There are no directions! I like your improved photography but you should also include written directions.
Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says
@Laurie,
Thanks Laurie…I know! I won’t leave out directions for most posts…just a few here and there.
Jocelyn Stott says
Oh yummy. This is my favorite kind of oatmeal, with nuts in it. Yummy!
Denise says
My girls also love peaches & cream:
1 cup water
1 cup oats
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup peaches (i used sliced canned & chop them a little)
1/4 cup peach juice (from the can)
1-2 TBSP brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
They would probably eat this every day if I let them!
Amanda says
Looks good!
Lisa Bullers says
Looks delish!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amy F says
This looks so good. Will have to put ingredients on my list. Kids would love it! Thank you
Julieanne says
Hello! I’ve enjoyed your recipes for a few months now, and was hoping to make this oatmeal tomorrow…but there are no directions. I love to cook but HAVE to have directions. Please, please, please!
Thanks!
Julieanne
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/iLoveHomeschooling
Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says
@Julieanne,
Chop pecans. Cook oatmeal as directed on box. Add chopped pecans and maple syrup and serve!
I promise, I won’t not add directions often!
Julieanne says
Oh, and I should mention that if people want a true maple syrup flavor, they should only use Grade B maple syrup. Grade A syrup has very little, if any, maple syrup flavor. Strange, but that’s how it is…
Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says
@Julieanne,
Thanks for the tip…I didn’t know the difference…I order the Grade B! Good to know!
Julieanne says
Thanks for giving us directions! I figured that they were simple, but when the posting prints out using your link, and it contains no photos on it, I wanted to make sure I was going to be making this right. Thanks again!
Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says
@Julieanne,
I know. I couldn’t help it with all the pictures I took!
Karen says
It took me many many years to like oatmeal and now I could eat it 3 meals a day. This looks yummy!
A slightly off topic question:
We sometimes have oatmeal or pancakes/waffles for dinner instead of breakfast. What else do you serve with that type to make a more rounded meal? We usually have fruit. But dinner is our meal we tend to have the most veggies with and I cant even think of a veggies that goes with a ‘breakfast dinner’. Thanks~
Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says
@Karen,
I wouldn’t do a veggie with a “breakfast for dinner” meal, unless you include it into a frittata like “spinach or zucchini frittata”. I’d suggest scrambled eggs with a “starchy” breakfast for dinner like pancakes or waffles.
Heather @ (The Single Dish) says
Have you ever tried Cream of Wheat? Great hot cereal. I love oatmeal too- my favorite toppings are- pumpkin, berries and maple syrup!
Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says
@Heather @ (The Single Dish),
Yes, my husband likes Cream of Wheat…and the kids like Cream of Rice!
Karen says
its like having maple brown sugar @ home! w/o the hefty cost or expense…genius.
Joyce says
Does JeesieLeigh have a recipe for the Honey Vanilla Oatmeal? One is not listed on her blog page