Fruit and Maple Oatmeal– Easy McDonald’s Copycat

This fruit and maple oatmeal is a soft, five-minute breakfast that’s warm, maple-sweet, and easy to put together with pantry stuff you probably already have. It’s budget-friendly, microwave fast, and actually feels like something you’d make on purpose—even if you’re half-asleep and barefoot in the kitchen.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: 1 minute
• Flavor: cozy, gently sweet, fruity
• Great for: quiet mornings, lazy resets, feeding yourself something soft

Why I Like This Recipe

Honestly? I made it on a morning I barely existed. Like… fully horizontal energy. But this little bowl of oats with apples and raisins? It was doable. And comforting. And good. It helped me sit up. That’s enough sometimes.

Ingredients

• ½ cup quick-cooking oatmeal
• 1 cup hot water (not boiling)
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp half-and-half
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp raisins
• 1 tsp white raisins
• ½ tsp Craisins
• 1 tbsp chopped red delicious apple
• 1 tbsp chopped granny smith apple

How To Make Fruit and Maple Oatmeal

1. Start the base: Add oats, hot water, salt, and half-and-half to a bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Not longer — it’ll get too thick.
2. Stir in the syrup: Add your maple syrup while it’s still warm. Stir it slow. Let it melt into everything.
3. Top it off: Sprinkle on brown sugar. Add the raisins, Craisins, chopped apples. Let it all just sit there for a sec. Then eat.

Tips for Success

• Stir maple syrup in before adding toppings — makes a difference
• Use hot but not boiling water for better texture
• Chop the apples small — they shouldn’t steal the show
• Don’t skip the salt — brings the whole thing together

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge: Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 2 days.
• Freezer: Wouldn’t recommend. Texture gets weird.
• Reheat: Microwave with a splash of milk. Stir. Breathe. Eat.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use milk instead of water?
  Yep. Just skip the half-and-half if you do.
• Can I make this vegan?
  For sure. Use plant milk and skip the cream.
• What if I don’t have quick oats?
  Old-fashioned oats take longer. Try stovetop or soak them first.
• Do I have to use two kinds of apple?
  Nope. But it’s better. One tart, one sweet — trust.
• Is the butter extract optional?
  Wait, that’s the other recipe. Never mind. (But yeah, this one’s just maple and fruit.)

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Using boiling water: It can make the oats gluey. Hot tap water or microwaved is enough.
• Forgetting the salt: It’s tiny but crucial. Without it, the flavor’s flat.
• Over-microwaving: 1 minute is all it needs. Any longer and it thickens too fast.
• Adding fruit too early: Keep it crisp. Add apples after cooking, not before.
• Trying to make this fancy: It’s humble and warm and that’s the point. Don’t overdo it.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 348 kcal
• Total Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sodium: 240mg
• Potassium: 210mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 66g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 33g
• Protein: 6

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