Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal

Step 1

Pour 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and place it on the stove over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Wait for the water to reach a rolling boil—you'll see large bubbles rapidly breaking the surface, about 3–4 minutes.

Step 3

Slowly pour 1 cup of rolled oats into the boiling water while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps from forming.

Step 4

Turn the heat down to medium and add 2 tablespoons of packed brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt.

Step 5

Stir everything together until the brown sugar and maple syrup dissolve completely and blend with the oats, about 20 seconds.

Step 6

Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring once every 30 seconds, until the oatmeal thickens and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 4–5 minutes.

Step 7

Pour the oatmeal into two bowls, dividing equally between them.