Simple breakfast bowl with butter and cinnamon

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A simple breakfast bowl with butter and cinnamon is a warm, comforting dish typically made with a base of oatmeal or porridge, topped with a pat of butter and a generous sprinkle of ground cinnamon. It's a quick, minimalist breakfast popular in many Western households, especially in North America and Europe, for its ease and satisfying flavor.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates for energy, with moderate fat from the butter. It provides key nutrients like fiber and iron from the oats, along with manganese and antioxidants from the cinnamon, with a typical serving ranging from 250 to 350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	290 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	5 mg
Manganese	1.5 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Iron	2 mg
Zinc	2 mg
Thiamine (B1)	0.2 mg
Copper	0.2 mg
Selenium	13 mcg

Per 1 cup cooked oatmeal (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this bowl represents a classic, no-fuss comfort food that's been a staple for generations. Nutritionally, the combination of cinnamon with oats is interesting as cinnamon may help support healthy blood sugar levels already within a normal range, complementing the steady energy release from the oatmeal's fiber.