Brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal
Brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast dish made by cooking rolled or steel-cut oats with water or milk, then sweetening it with brown sugar and spicing it with ground cinnamon. It's a staple breakfast across North America and Europe, often customized with toppings like nuts, fruit, or a splash of cream. The combination creates a sweet, aromatic porridge that's both filling and nostalgic.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in complex carbohydrates and provides a good source of dietary fiber, particularly beta-glucan from the oats, which supports heart health. A typical serving (about 1 cup prepared) ranges from 150 to 250 calories, depending on the amount of added sugar and milk used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 54 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 10 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Magnesium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Manganese | 1.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, oatmeal has been a humble, sustaining food for centuries, but the brown sugar and cinnamon pairing elevates it into a beloved comfort food, especially during colder months. Nutritionally, the soluble fiber in oats can help regulate blood sugar, making this a surprisingly balanced start to the day despite its sweet taste.
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