Julie Clark
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Hearty Oatmeal Recipe
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A thick, hearty oatmeal recipe filled with raisins, cinnamon and nuts. We lovingly call this comfort food Lumberjack Oatmeal!
Lumberjack Oatmeal. A thick, hearty oatmeal recipe. You don’t have to cut trees in order to enjoy this hearty breakfast!
This is a recipe that Matt grew up on so I spent one winter several years ago working to recreate the recipe based on the ingredients that his aunt told him were in it. I was completely depending on him for remembering this one correctly since I had never tasted lumberjack oatmeal.
He thinks we nailed the recipe. And now I have a new favorite hearty breakfast!
Is it okay to eat oatmeal every day?
If you don’t add a lot of sugar and watch your portion sizes, oatmeal is a great way to start the day since it is a whole grain. A healthy oatmeal recipe will fill you up, and provide fiber and important minerals such as magnesium, zinc and iron.
A special treat like this lumberjack oatmeal should only be eaten on occasion because of the added sugar. You should also try our oatmeal breakfast cookies!
Old Fashioned Oats vs Quick Oats
This recipe calls for old fashioned rolled oats. So how do these compare to quick oats? It’s a matter of processing. Quick-cooking oats are rolled oats that are processed and “chopped up” more so that they cook faster.
According to Quaker Oats, there are no major differences in the nutritional value of the different types of oats. Use whichever oats you need for your recipe, but I prefer rolled oats for a hearty oatmeal.
How do you make oatmeal more hearty?
It’s all about what you add to the oatmeal. Add spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg. And then add nuts and raisins.
Other additions for a hearty oatmeal would be dried fruits such as apricots or cranberries, chocolate chips, coconut, protein powder or even a dollop of Greek yogurt.
How to Make a Hearty Oatmeal
Stovetop oatmeal takes a bit more time than quick cook oats in the microwave, but if you like a hearty oatmeal they are worth it!
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In a medium saucepan, bring water and salt to a rolling boil.
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Stir in oats, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and add the remaining ingredients: vanilla, sugars, butter, spices, nuts and raisins. Stir until well combined. Serve the hearty oatmeal recipe hot.
Toppings for Oatmeal
Other favorite toppings for a bowl of oatmeal would be:
- bananas
- maple syrup or a drizzle of honey
- sliced almonds
- peanut butter
- fresh berries such as strawberries or blueberries
- chia seeds or flaxseed
- cream
Hearty Oatmeal Recipe
A thick, hearty oatmeal recipe filled with raisins, cinnamon and nuts. We lovingly call this comfort food Lumberjack Oatmeal!
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Ingredients
- 5 3/4 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Bring water and salt to a rolling boil in a large pot over medium heat. 5 ¾ cups water, ¾ teaspoon salt
- Stir in oats, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3 cups Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
- Remove from the heat and add the remaining ingredients. Stir until well combined. Serve hot. ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup salted butter, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons molasses, ¼ cup walnuts, ½ cup raisins
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Notes
- For gluten free, use gluten-free oats.
Nutrition
Serving: 371g | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2.6mg
This looks so good it’s making me want oatmeal for dinner! Gorgeous photos!
Looks like a great hearty breakfast full of good ingredients!
What a great way to start the day!! 🙂
I’ve never heard of Lumberjack Oatmeal, but I’m fairly certain that it’s going to become a new breakfast staple in our house…it sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing! #client
I LOVE oatmeal with a passion! This looks comforting, homey and delish! Pinned to my breakfast board and can’t wait to make it! P.S. that name is just too awesome!
Yum! Oatmeal is my weakness and totally love a healthy delicious oatmeal breakfast like this.
I love a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, and this looks so hearty and filling. I love all of the yumminess you’ve added in, especially the walnuts and molasses!
This looks amazing!! I love oatmeal in the mornings.
I’ve never heard of lumberjack oatmeal, but I’m a massive oatmeal fan – usually with British golden syrup drizzled over.
But I definitely think this would be a new favourite of mine. I’m not a raisin girl, but I’d substitute with sultanas (I think they’re called golden raisins there – they’re sweeter and more juicy than regular raisins).
Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
This looks like such a deliciously hearty breakfast!
I used to be one of those oatmeal haters. That is, until I tried homemade oatmeal and realized its true potential! This looks amazing!
So much oatmeal goodness today! Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfast foods and love the addition of the raisins, walnuts and spices!
This looks so hearty and delicious!! What a fabulous breakfast!
What a delicious way to start the day!
Our whole family would go nuts (no pun intended!) for this! My girl loves raisins and we all love a good warm, hearty breakfast! Pinned 🙂