5 from 57 votes
Easy Oatmeal Recipe (with Healthy Toppings)
This easy oatmeal recipe cooks rolled oats in water, milk, or non-dairy milk with a pinch of kosher salt until soft and creamy. The oatmeal is left to rest after cooking to absorb excess liquid, then topped with your choice of healthy ingredients for personalized flavor and nutrition.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
260 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
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!
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% 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.