Winter Market Vanilla Cloud Oatmeal (Print Version)

Creamy oats infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and plump raisins for a comforting start to your day.

# List of Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 2 cups whole milk or unsweetened oat milk

03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

06 - Pinch of sea salt

07 - 1/3 cup raisins

08 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or plant butter (optional)

09 - 2 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans or walnuts

10 - Extra drizzle of maple syrup

11 - Pinch of ground nutmeg

01 - In a medium saucepan, mix oats, milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt.

02 - Bring mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

03 - Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 to 12 minutes until the oats are tender and the texture is creamy.

04 - Incorporate raisins and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until they become plump.

05 - Remove from heat and stir in butter if using, to enrich the texture and flavor.

06 - Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with toasted nuts, extra maple syrup, and a pinch of nutmeg as desired. Serve warm.

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This oatmeal feels like sharing a secret with a friend: creamy, comforting, yet lightly sweetened just right.
It became a favorite because it hits that perfect balance of simple ingredients bringing big cozy flavors.

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Don’t rush the simmering step; low and slow is the key for that perfect creamy texture without sticking.
I discovered adding raisins near the end preserves their plumpness rather than having them turn shriveled and dull.

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Whisking in a quarter cup of Greek yogurt or whipped cream just before serving creates that extra cloud-like fluff that feels indulgent but light.
The real secret is stirring frequently during the simmer so the oats don’t stick and the texture stays ultra creamy.