How to Make Oatmeal

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    1

  • Course

    Breakfast

How to Make Oatmeal

This is my go-to healthy oatmeal recipe. It's creamy, nourishing, and delicious with all sorts of seasonal toppings! Find a few of my favorite combinations below.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup whole rolled oats
  • Pinch sea salt
  • Cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or cardamom optional
  • honey or maple syrup optional

Variation 1: Apple & Tart Cherry

  • Thinly sliced apple
  • Frozen tart cherries thawed
  • chopped almonds

Variation 2: Blueberry & Coconut

  • frozen blueberries thawed
  • orange zest
  • Greek yogurt
  • chia seeds
  • coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, stir together the water, oats, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 5 minutes, or until the oatmeal is thick and creamy. Stir in a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or cardamom, if desired. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 minute. Serve hot with honey or maple syrup, if desired.
  2. To make the Apple & Tart Cherry variation, top with sliced apples, tart cherries, and almonds.
  3. To make the Blueberry & Coconut variation, top with blueberries, orange zest, a scoop of Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and coconut flakes.
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