Video: Sticky Date and Brown Butter Oatmeal

"This sticky date oatmeal is what I make for breakfast when I feel like having dessert. It's inspired by sticky toffee pudding and to achieve that caramelly flavor, the recipe starts off by browning a little bit of butter in a small pot. Then the dates go in and cook along with water until they've almost melted away. Then milk, oats, vanilla and cinnamon get added and everything cooks together until the oats are tender."

"It's inspired by sticky toffee pudding and to achieve that caramelly flavor, the recipe starts off by browning a little bit of butter in a small pot. Then the dates go in and cook along with water until they've almost melted away. Then milk, oats, vanilla and cinnamon get added and everything cooks together until the oats are tender. Serve it alone or with a splash of heavy cream, fruit and flaky sea salt for a truly indulgent bowl of oatmeal."

Sticky date and brown butter oatmeal uses medjool dates for natural, caramel-like sweetness by briefly cooking the dates to break them down and infuse flavor. The process begins by browning a small amount of butter to develop nutty, brown-butter notes. Dates simmer with water until they nearly dissolve, then milk, oats, vanilla, and cinnamon are added and cooked until tender. The oatmeal can be served plain or finished with a splash of heavy cream, fruit, and flaky sea salt for an indulgent, dessert-style breakfast inspired by sticky toffee pudding.

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