McDonald's Oatmeal Recipe (Copycat Fruit and Maple Oatmeal)

This McDonald's oatmeal recipe is the perfect breakfast to kickstart your day. It has a delicious maple brown sugar flavor, topped with red and green apples and dried fruit, so there's something for everyone in this tasty breakfast. And the best part is you can make it in under 5 minutes!

The Best McDonald's Oatmeal

McDonald's may be known for its big mac, French fries, and chicken nuggets, but I'd argue their maple oatmeal is one of the best things on the menu. Since I love myself a good copycat recipe, I knew I had to try and recreate the oatmeal from McDonald's.  I may be biased, but I think my McDonald's version turned out even better than the real thing!

I mean, this oatmeal is perfectly balanced with rolled oats cooked until tender, along with diced apples, juicy golden raisins, and a touch of brown sugar and maple flavor.

In addition to tasting incredible, making this oatmeal is as easy as it gets. Everything comes together in one bowl or a microwave jar, with nothing more than your handy microwave. That's pretty good for being a healthy and wholesome breakfast! It's as easy as making this cream of wheat, so you might want to give that a try next.

By the way, if you're looking for a few more healthier options from McDonald's menu that you can make at home, then I definitely suggest you try this egg McMuffin and yogurt parfait.

Ingreidents Needed

• Oats- quick-cooking rolled oats or whole grain oats.
• Water- you need it to be super hot.
• Salt- just a pinch.
• Half and half cream- or whole milk for an addictive creaminess.
• Brown sugar and maple syrup- for the best sweet combo. 
• Raisins and Golden raisins (California raisins)
• Craisins (dried cranberries)
• Apples- Granny Smith apples and Red Delicious apples, or any apples you want.

If you're looking for more tasty ways to use up your rolled oats, you have to make these vegan oatmeal cookies next!

How To Make McDonald's Fruit and Maple Oatmeal

Step 1: Microwave the oats. First things first, you'll want to place the oatmeal in a microwave-safe bowl or a microwavable jar. Add the hot water and half and half to the oats, give it a good mix, and microwave it for 1 minute. If you like your oatmeal thicker, let it microwave for an extra 10-15 seconds.

Step 2: Add the toppings. When your oats are done cooking, you'll want to pull them out of the microwave and stir in the maple syrup. Then you can follow this up with the brown sugar, raisins, white raisins, Craisins, and chopped apples on top. Dig in and enjoy!

How To Store Cooked Oats

This recipe for McDonald's oatmeal makes one single serving, so it's perfect for a quick breakfast for one. If you want more, just double - or triple - the recipe, and make sure to use a bigger bowl! Oh, and keep in mind that you'll need to add some more microwaving time to the oatmeal if you're cooking more of it.

Then, if you end up with any leftovers, you can store the oatmeal by transferring it to an airtight container and keeping it in the fridge for 3-4 days. Just keep the toppings separate from the oats since that will make reheating the oatmeal a lot easier.

How To Reheat Oatmeal

When you're ready to enjoy your leftover oatmeal again, you'll want to reheat it first. So, to reheat your oats, I suggest transferring them to a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of milk or water. Then microwave in 20-second intervals, stopping to stir between each until it reaches your desired temperature. After that, add your preferred toppings and get ready to enjoy your creamy oatmeal all over again!

Frequently Asked Questions

DOES MCDONALD'S SELL OATMEAL STILL?

Yes, according to the McDonald's website, the chain still sells its fruit and maple oatmeal for breakfast.

WHAT OATMEAL DOES MCDONALD'S USE?

McDonald's uses instant oats for their oatmeal, then cooks them in a combination of hot water, maple syrup, and brown sugar to make brown sugar maple oatmeal.

DOES MCDONALD'S PUT CREAM IN THEIR OATMEAL?

Yes, McDonald's puts cream in their oatmeal. McDonald's doesn't specify what cream they use, it just says "touch of cream" on their menu. 

Is McDonald's oatmeal vegan?

No, since McDonald's uses dairy-based cream in their oatmeal, it is not vegan. If you want to make it vegan, you can use a dairy-free cream instead.

More Copycat McDonald's Recipes

If you enjoyed this McDonald's oatmeal recipe, we have plenty more copycat McDonald's recipes on the blog you can try out next!

Check all of these out:

• McDonald's breakfast burrito
• McDonald's McGriddle
• McDonald's steak bagel
• McDonald's Oreo McFlurry
• McDonald's strawberry banana smoothie