Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (45g) quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 1 pinch (0.5g) sea salt
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp (12g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp (1ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp (5g) unsalted butter

Instructions:

  1. Place the oats, water, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar into a saucepan. Stir them together while cold to ensure the brown sugar is evenly distributed.
  2. Turn the heat to medium-high. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce to a simmer. Stir frequently for 3 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the oats look glossy and thick.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until melted. Let the oatmeal sit for 60 seconds to fully hydrate before pouring into a bowl.