Easy Oatmeal Recipe (with Healthy Toppings)
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Easy Oatmeal Recipe (with Healthy Toppings)
Description
The recipe begins by bringing a liquid—water, dairy, or plant milk—and a small amount of salt to a boil. Rolled oats are added and simmered over medium-low heat, stirred occasionally, allowing them to soften and thicken into oatmeal with the desired consistency. After cooking, the pot is removed from heat and covered to let the oats absorb remaining liquid, achieving a creamy texture.
This basic oatmeal serves as a versatile base for adding various healthy toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or spices, allowing customization according to taste or dietary needs. Oatmeal prepared this way can be a nutritious and filling breakfast option.
Ingredients
Basic Oatmeal
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water or milk or non-dairy milk
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the water or milk and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, stir in the oats and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the oatmeal simmer for 5 minutes or until it reaches your desired consistency. Make sure to stir occasionally.
- Remove the pan from the heat, cover with a lid, then let it rest for a few minutes. This will give the oats time to absorb the liquid. If they look too dry, stir in a splash more liquid.
- Top your oatmeal with your favorite ingredients then serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 702mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 927IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 351mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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