Crunchy Oat Topping

4.50 from 26 votes

This crunchy oat topping is like a very simple granola. Enjoy for breakfast, or use it as a topping for fruit, yogurt, ice cream, and so much more.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix the three ingredients together until well combined. Spread the mixture out on a rimmed baking pan (not all jammed together but with some space).
1 cup rolled oats, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Bake for about 10 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time or until dry and lightly browned. Stir lightly to separate and let cool completely before storing.

Storage: Cool the topping completely before storing it in an airtight container. It will keep at room temperature for a week or more. If you want to store it longer, I'd refrigerate it, where it will keep for a couple of weeks.
Make a bigger batch: This makes a fairly small batch but the recipe can easily be multiplied for bigger batches. If you multiply, make sure you can still spread it in a fairly thin layer on your baking sheet.
Possible add-ins: You can pretty much add what you want to this mixture. Add a ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir in chopped nuts or seeds. After you bake the mixture, you can add dried fruit, like raisins or cranberries.
Serving ideas: This is like a very simple granola. You can use it to top fruit (fresh or canned), yogurt, ice cream, pudding, oatmeal, or whatever you like. Make easy yogurt parfaits or a faux fruit crisp.

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