Name: Cinnamon-Toasted Oats
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil or olive oil; 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 0.5 cup rolled oats; 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon; 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Cinnamon-Toasted Oats

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This quick toasted oats recipe is a lower-sugar alternative to granola. Serve it on top of yogurt with sliced fresh or frozen berries. You can double the recipe easily; just be sure to use a large skillet.

Joyce Hendley, M.S.

Updated on September 22, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian Micaela Young, M.S.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 /2 cup

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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What Type of Oats Can Be Used for Cinnamon-Toasted Oats?

We used rolled oats for this recipe. There are three types of oats—steel-cut, rolled and instant oats. Rolled oats, also known as old-fashioned oats, go through a flattening process after removing the oat hull. This process gives them a softer texture and reduces their cooking time.

How to Serve Cinnamon-Toasted Oats

One of our favorite ways to enjoy these quick toasted oats is on top of yogurt with sliced fresh or frozen berries. Top a Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait with cinnamon-toasted oats instead of granola, sprinkle them on Mixed-Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark or try them on an Acai-Blueberry Smoothie Bowl. Enjoy it in your cereal, on top of a salad or as a quick snack.

How to Store Cinnamon-Toasted Oats

Refrigerate in a covered, airtight container for up to 4 days.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil or olive oil
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
½ cup rolled oats
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon brown sugar

Directions

Heat oil and butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oats and stir to coat. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg; continue cooking and stirring until the oats are light golden brown, about 4 minutes.
Remove from heat; sprinkle with brown sugar and stir evenly to coat. Spread out on a plate to cool completely before serving or refrigerating in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Equipment

Nonstick skillet

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

140	Calories
8g	Fat
15g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1/4 cup
Calories 140
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 2g
Added Sugars 2g	3%
Protein 3g	5%
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Vitamin A 60IU	1%
Folate 10mcg	2%
Sodium 1mg	0%
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 21mg	5%
Potassium 79mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.