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Homemade Oatmeal- 4 Flavor Variations

A warm, tasty bowl of homemade oatmeal is the perfect way to start your day! Here are 4 yummy variations filled with fresh fruit, nuts, brown sugar, and more!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 154 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Basic Homemade Oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice or more water (dairy, non-dairy, nut)
  • pinch of salt
Strawberry Chocolate
  • strawberries, sliced
  • mini chocolate chips
  • milk or cream (splash)
Blueberry Almond
  • blueberries
  • sliced almonds
  • almond butter
Banana Coconut
  • banana, sliced
  • shredded coconut
  • nutmeg, dash
  • coconut milk, creamer (splash)
Brown Sugar Cinnamon
  • brown sugar
  • cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan, combine the oats, water, milk, and salt over medium-high heat.
  2. Once it comes to a low boil, reduce the heat and let simmer until it reaches your desired thickness. Stir occasionally to keep the oatmeal from burning on the bottom of the pan.
  3. After the oatmeal has cooked through for about 5 minutes, remove the pan from the heat.
  4. Add desired toppings and a splash of additional milk if you would like.

Notes

  • 1 cup of liquid is the amount needed for this recipe.  It can be all water, all milk, or 1/2 cup of each.  When cooking oatmeal, it is a 1:2 ratio of oats to liquid.  Milk will help give it a creamier texture.
  • Also, a lot of recipes call for the liquid to come to a boil before adding the oats.  I have found that step isn't necessary.  I think the texture turns out just as great, if not better when it's all brought to a boil together.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 154kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 147mg (4%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1person

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 154kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 147mg 3%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.