Butter Pecan Oatmeal (Single Serving)

Yuppers.

It's another new oatmeal recipe. 

Well....new to me anyway. I've been missing out on some of these crazy oatmeal recipes over the years with my anti-oatmeal stance. 

Now that I have adopted a new position on oatmeal I am discovering that oats don't have to be boring. 

This is a super quick, super easy, super tasty version that requires very little prep. Perfect for those rushed mornings when you still want something warm and hearty.

(If you want to see some of our other fancy schmancy oatmeal recipes simply type "oatmeal" into the search bar at the very top corner of the page!)

Butter Pecan Oatmeal (Single Serving)

Ingredients

1/3 cup quick oats

2/3 cup water

1/8 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 Tbsp Sugar Twin Brown Sugar

2 tsp butter

4 pecan halves, finely diced & toasted

Topping

1 Tbsp 0 fat, plain Greek yogurt

1/2 Tbsp maple syrup

1 pecan half, finely diced & toasted

Directions

In a small saucepan, stir together the oats and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 -3 minutes - until oats are cooked.

Remove from heat and add cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, Sugar Twin, butter, and pecans.

Stir well to combine.

Top with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and remaining diced pecans. Serve hot.

From start to finish in about 5 minutes. 

*tah-daaaaaah*

According to Myfitnesspal - the nutritional count is pretty sweet too!

257 calories, 29 carbs, 13 fat, and 6 protein. 

You can, of course, make this with regular, old fashioned oats. It just will need to cook for about 8 or so minutes instead of just 2 or 3. And if you want them gluten free - just make sure the oats you buy are marked gluten free.