This Vanilla Oatmeal Recipe is creamy, thick, and the combination of vanilla with the cinnamon is what makes this recipe stand out from the others.

Growing up, for me, oatmeal was a staple, especially in the 5th grade. My mom would always make me oatmeal with cinnamon tea.
What is great about oatmeal is that it takes no time to make, which makes it great for busy mornings. You get a quick, nutritious meal.

How to pair Vanilla Oatmeal Recipe
- It can be paired with eggs, such as scrambled, over easy or even an omelette.
- It can be paired with toast, english muffin, or a bagel.
- It can be paired with orange juice, coffee, or tea.

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Ingrendients
Water
Milk
Rolling oats– You can use quick oats, but be careful not to turn your back because it does cook very quickly.
Cinnamon stick– If you don’t have a cinnamon stick, you can also use ground cinnamon.
Butter– You can use salted and unsalted butter; it does not matter which one you use.
Sugar– If you don’t have regular sugar, you can also use brown sugar.
Vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a 4-quart pot over medium to high heat, place water, milk, rolled oats, cinnamon stick, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Bring to a boil, once it comes to a boil, bring it down to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes. While it’s simmering, stir occasionally; this helps it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- You will know when it’s done when it looks creamy and thick.
Vanilla Oatmeal Recipe
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This Vanilla oatmeal is creamy, thick and the combination of the vanilla with the cinnamon is what makes this recipe stand out from the others.
Ingredients
4 cups water
1 cup milk
2 cups rolling oats
1 cinnamon stick (or 1–2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
2 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted, it does not matter)
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a 4-quart pot over medium to high heat, place water, milk, rolled oats, cinnamon stick, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Bring to a boil, once it comes to a boil, bring it down to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes. While it’s simmering, stir occasionally; this helps it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- You will know when it’s done when it looks creamy and thick.
- Prep Time: 2
- Cook Time: 10

