5 from 15 votes
Homemade Stovetop Oatmeal (Cooking Basics)
This stovetop oatmeal recipe cooks rolled oats in water with a pinch of salt and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, plus raisins for sweetness. The oats soften through boiling and standing covered off-heat, resulting in a comforting, slightly spiced cereal with tender texture. It's practical for breakfast and can be finished with milk and brown sugar to taste.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
91 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup rolled oats quick or old fashioned
Instructions
- Bring the water, salt, and spices to a boil in a saucepan. Stir oatmeal and raisins into briskly boiling water. Cook 1 minute for quick or instant, or 5 minutes for old-fashioned. Stir occasionally. Cover the pan, remove from heat and let stand for a few minutes. Serve with brown sugar and milk if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
91kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
402mg
(17%)
Potassium
154mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.