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Homemade Stovetop Oatmeal (Cooking Basics)
Learn how to make perfect oatmeal from scratch with this beginner-friendly guide. Creamy, customizable, and ready in just 7 minutes!
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 oatmeal 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
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
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.