Hydra's College Comfort Oatmeal

Experience the ultimate cozy breakfast with Hydra's College Comfort Oatmeal, a quick and hearty recipe designed to kickstart your day with a touch of indulgence. Perfect for busy mornings, this one-bowl wonder combines creamy rolled oats cooked with a blend of milk, water, and aromatic cinnamon for a lightly spiced base. Sweetened with your choice of brown sugar or honey, this oatmeal is topped with nutrient-packed sliced bananas, a luscious swirl of peanut butter, and a sprinkling of melty chocolate chips. For added crunch, crushed nuts or granola make an optional finishing touch. Ready in just 10 minutes, this comforting and customizable recipe is ideal for students, professionals, or anyone craving a wholesome yet decadent breakfast. Keywords: quick breakfast, creamy oatmeal recipe, healthy comfort food, college student meals, easy oatmeal ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.5 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.125 teaspoons salt
• 1 banana (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
• 1 tablespoon crushed nuts or granola (optional topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, water, milk, brown sugar or honey, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes or until the oats reach your desired consistency.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the oatmeal to cool slightly for about 1 minute.

Step 5

Stir in the peanut butter while the oatmeal is still warm, ensuring it is evenly distributed.

Step 6

Transfer the oatmeal to a serving bowl and arrange the sliced banana on top.

Step 7

Sprinkle the chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate over the banana to allow them to melt slightly.

Step 8

For extra texture, add crushed nuts or granola as an optional finishing touch.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your comforting, homemade Hydra's College Comfort Oatmeal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(606.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	596.1

Total Fat 21.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 10mg	0%
Sodium 371.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.4g
Protein 22.8g	0%

Vitamin D 50IU	0%
Calcium 253.0mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 691.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.8%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 54.3%