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Best Quick Oats on the Stove
Learn how to make quick oats on the stovetop and enjoy a healthy and filling bowl of oatmeal for breakfast!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 150 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats instant
- 2 cups water or milk any
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings: sliced fruit Greek yogurt, etc.
Instructions
Cook the oats:
- Add the quick oats, water or milk, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and once it simmers, reduce the heat to low.
- Cook for 3 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the desired consistency is reached. Turn off the heat. For a richer texture, cover and let the oats sit in the saucepan for 1 to 2 more minutes.
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Serve:
- Serve the oats in a bowl, topped with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Using milk instead of water will yield a thicker and creamier bowl of instant oats.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 bowl
Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
145mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bowl | |
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.