Almond Butter Oatmeal with Bacon and Brown Sugar is about to become your new favorite way to start the day. It’s quick, comforting, and just indulgent enough to feel special, even on a busy morning.
Creamy oatmeal is cooked with milk and swirled with almond butter, then finished with brown sugar, crispy bacon, and a pinch of cinnamon and salt. The result? A bowl of oatmeal that feels elevated, satisfying, and totally crave-worthy.
If you’re a lover of having oatmeal for breakfast, you might also wish to try our recipes for cinnamon roll baked oatmeal or baked pumpkin oatmeal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish
Sweet and savory flavor combo that’s surprisingly addictive
Perfect single-serving breakfast (easy to double or triple)
Cozy, filling, and customizable
Ingredients Needed:
Milk – Creates a rich, creamy oatmeal base
Old fashioned oats – Hearty texture and classic oatmeal flavor
Almond butter – Adds creaminess, protein, and nutty depth
Brown sugar – Warm sweetness that balances the saltiness
Crisp bacon – Salty crunch and smoky contrast
Cinnamon – Subtle warmth and cozy aroma
Salt – Enhances all the flavors
How to Make Almond Butter Oatmeal with Bacon and Brown Sugar
- In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the oats and almond butter. Cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy.
- Spoon the oatmeal into a bowl and stir in the brown sugar, bacon, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add a tablespoon or two of additional milk if you prefer a creamier consistency. Serve warm.
Tips & Variations
- Swap almond butter for peanut butter or cashew butter if you’d like.
- Add sliced bananas, apples, or a drizzle of maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Use turkey bacon or plant-based bacon for an alternative option.
- Sprinkle chopped toasted almonds on top for extra crunch.
- Use any extra almond butter to bake almond butter cookies!
Make It Ahead
You can cook the oatmeal ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk and add toppings just before serving.
Almond Butter Oatmeal with Bacon and Brown Sugar
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 slices crisp, cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 dash cinnamon
- 1 dash salt
- additional milk (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Stir in the oats and almond butter. Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon oatmeal into a bowl and stir in brown sugar, bacon, cinnamon and salt. Add a tablespoon or two of milk if you like your oatmeal a little more creamy.
Notes
- This recipe can be gluten free if you use GF oats, almond butter and bacon.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Why too many calories instead add cranberries mango strawberys blackberries and prep apples earlier
The great thing about oatmeal is that you can add whatever you’d like to it- according to individual preference 🙂
Yes to savory oatmeal! That bacon got me swooning!
I love the sweet and salty and the creamy combination with this breakfast and it sounds hearty enough to keep you going too!
I love all of the little kids on my street in my new home and I guess the feeling is mutual; they show up without parents to play and of course, hope I have some goodies for them. Last week the little boy across the street wanted to come over and hinted he would love dinner because I usually make waffles for him. This time I was too busy and suggested oatmeal.
Of course I doctored it a bit and now have a new convert for just brown sugar and butter. But that kid LOVES bacon; I already know what I’m fixing him the next time. Actually it would be ‘fixing us!’ because he’s not alone…this would be perfect for our ‘breakfast for dinner.’
so cute!
Ummmm this is genius. I’ve never thought to put bacon in my oatmeal. YUM!
This looks hearty, sweet, and salty, making it the absolutely perfect bowl for breakfast.