Southern Oatmeal & Peanut Butter Toast & Banana
Here’s the thing I wanted to make a recipe similar to my great granny’s recipe. Her food is the bomb.com. I started cooking with my Mom , Great Grandmother , and my Step-Dad in elementary. I was the baker of my siblings. I baked the most popular American desserts. Nonetheless , I even baked from scratch growing up cooking with my Great Grandmother for the holidays.
The secret is I cook by taste and sight. It's in my nature. Thank y'all for sticking by. If you love Nutmeg , Cinnamon , Vanilla Extract , Vegan Sugar , Butter , Then you’re in for a wild ride. You’re gonna devour every bit of this.
Ingredients :
1-2 cups of Quick Oats ( Brand AND type of oats of your choice)
*Depends on the serving amount. I make 2-3 servings since I am breastfeeding , & my toddler , who is a picky eater , also loves my oatmeal. *
1 3/4-2 cups of Water A pinch of Sea Salt (Brand of your choice)
2-3 Tbsp of Country Crock Butter
2 Tbsp of Vanilla Extract ( Do NOT go bizarre)
Approx. 2 Tbsp of Cinnamon
1/2 a Teaspoon of Nutmeg ( Not too much on this spice. Take it easy. )
Zulka Morena Vegan Sugar ( I added a good 6+ Tbsp) 1 cup = 1 cup of Cane Sugar
Directions :
1. Boil 1 3/4-2 cups of water , and then add a pinch of Sea Salt. The salty , sweet taste is fantastic and sure to be a delight to your taste buds.
2. Then add approximately 2-3 Tbsp of Country Crock Butter , 2 Tbsp Vanilla Extract , Approx. 2 Tbsp of Cinnamon , 1/2 Teaspoon of Nutmeg , & 6+ Tbsp of Zulka Morena Vegan Sugar.
3. Add 1 3/4-2 cups of oatmeal. Quickly stir ’till it’s nicely thickened and immediately remove from the burner , and bam you have your Southern Oats. Feel free to add toppings of your choice such as strawberries , blueberries , and/ or bananas.
P.S. : I cook by sight and know my ratio of ingredients to liquid. It also depends how YOU like your oatmeal. Some people love to drink their oatmeal. In Mi Rey’s culture a lot of people I have met drink their oats in milk kind of like atole.
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Recreating my great granny's Southern oatmeal always brings good memories. One thing I've learned is that the choice of oats really changes the texture — quick oats give a creamy, smooth finish that's perfect for breakfast on busy mornings. When making this oatmeal, I always add a pinch of sea salt and Country Crock butter, as they enhance the flavors beautifully. I also recommend fresh banana slices on top along with peanut butter toast on the side; the natural sweetness and creamy peanut butter balance the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg wonderfully. I usually adjust the ingredient ratios by sight and taste, depending on how thick or soupy I want it. This flexible approach means you can customize your oatmeal for your taste buds. For a different twist, try adding other toppings like fresh strawberries or blueberries to add a juicy burst of flavor. For those breastfeeding or with picky eaters like my toddler, this recipe works great because it’s nutritious and adaptable. The vanilla extract and vegan sugar create a comforting sweetness without overpowering the spices. Plus, cooking this oatmeal feels like a small tribute to my family's rich food traditions. Finally, for anyone unfamiliar with Southern style oatmeal, it's different from instant or plain oatmeal — it’s richer and more dessert-like but still wholesome. Pairing it with peanut butter toast and banana rounds out the meal with protein and fruit, making it nourishing and satisfying to start your day.
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