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How to Make Oatmeal
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How to Make Oatmeal

This oatmeal recipe uses rolled oats cooked gently with water or milk, yielding a creamy texture ideal for a comforting breakfast. It offers flexibility with optional cinnamon and vanilla for subtle warmth and aroma. Various toppings such as apple cinnamon, maple brown sugar, banana nut, and berry almond add distinctive flavors and textures, making it easy to customize.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 153 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Base Recipe
  • ½ cup rolled oats old fashioned
  • 1 cup water or milk
  • pinch of sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Apple Cinnamon
  • ½ cup apple chopped
  • prinkle cinnamon
Maple Brown Sugar
  • ½ Tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1-2 Tablespoons brown sugar
Banana Nut
  • banana slices
  • 2 Tablespoons walnuts toasted
  • ½ Tablespoon peanut butter
  • ¼  teaspoon chia seeds
Berry Almond
  • ¼ cup fresh berries
  • 2 Tablespoons almond chopped, roasted
  • 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Add oats, water or milk, salt, cinnamon and vanilla (if using) to a pot or saucepan over medium/high heat.
  2. Bring mixture to a low boil, reduce heat to a low simmer and continue to cook for about 5-7 minutes; stirring occasionally. Oatmeal is ready when the oats have soaked up most of the liquid and are creamy.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and add toppings of choice. See flavor ideas above for maple brown sugar, apple cinnamon, banana nut and berry almond variations.

Notes

  • The oatmeal can be cooked in the microwave by combining oats and liquid in a large microwave-safe bowl, heating in increments, and stirring until creamy.
  • Adjust microwave cooking time based on consistency preference and microwave wattage, typically around 3 minutes total.
  • After cooking, add desired toppings such as maple brown sugar, apple cinnamon, banana nut, or berry almond for flavor variety.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl made with water (no toppings) Calories 153kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 157mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl made with water (no toppings)
Calories 153kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%

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