Custard Oatmeal Recipe
This creamy Custard Oatmeal is a comforting breakfast dish made by slowly cooking rolled oats with milk and then enriching it with a smooth custard mixture of egg, honey, and vanilla. Topped with fresh berries, sliced bananas, and chopped nuts, it offers a deliciously textured start to your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 15-17 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups milk (or any plant-based milk)
- A pinch of salt
Custard Mixture
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (Optional)
- Fresh berries
- Sliced bananas
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Combine oats and milk: In a saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, and a pinch of salt. Place over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Whisk custard mix: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Cook oats until mostly absorbed: Continue to cook the oats for about 5-7 minutes, or until they have absorbed most of the milk and reached a creamy consistency.
- Incorporate custard: Reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk the egg mixture into the oats, stirring constantly to prevent the egg from scrambling.
- Thicken the oatmeal: Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, continuing to stir, until the oatmeal thickens and becomes creamy and custard-like.
- Serve with toppings: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately serve the custard oatmeal. Garnish with fresh berries, sliced bananas, and chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use plant-based milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk to make this recipe dairy-free and vegan-friendly if you omit the egg.
- Stir constantly when adding the egg mixture to prevent it from scrambling and forming lumps.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey or maple syrup according to taste.
- For a thicker oatmeal, reduce the milk slightly or cook a bit longer before adding the custard.
- Fresh fruits and nuts offer extra nutrition, texture, and flavor but can be customized or omitted as desired.
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