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How to Make Oatmeal
How to make oatmeal from scratch on the stovetop or in the microwave, plus topping ideas—just 10 minutes for a healthy, hearty breakfast!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 204 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats also called old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup milk any kind you like
- ½ cup water
- Pinch kosher salt
Optional Mix-Ins
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds flaxseed meal, or hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon nut butter
- Pinch ground cinnamon optional
For Apple Cinnamon
- 1 diced apple
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
- Extra pinch cinnamon
For Maple Blueberry
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- Drizzle pure maple syrup
For Banana Peanut Butter
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter stir into the hot oatmeal
- ½ banana diced
- Handful granola optional for crunch
For Strawberry Cream
- ⅓ cup diced strawberries
- plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
Instructions
- TO MAKE ON THE STOVE: In a medium saucepan, combine the oats, milk, water, salt, and any desired mix-ins. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let simmer until the oats are softened to your liking, about 5 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes, then serve with any desired toppings.
- TO MAKE IN THE MICROWAVE: In a roomy microwave-safe bowl that will give you lots of room for the oatmeal to expand, combine the oats, milk, water, salt, and any desired mix-ins (to be extra safe if you aren't sure if your bowl is big enough, set it on a plate to catch any oats that boil over). Heat on high for 90 seconds, then stir and microwave until the oatmeal has bubbled up and softened, about 1 minute more. Let stand 2 minutes, then stir and enjoy hot with any desired toppings.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- TO REHEAT: Warm up leftover oatmeal in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium heat with a splash of water or milk to loosen it up. (You can also eat leftovers cold.)
- TO FREEZE: Freeze oatmeal in a freezer-safe storage container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat according to the instructions above.
- TO STORE: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- TO REHEAT: Warm up leftover oatmeal in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium heat with a splash of water or milk to loosen it up. (You can also eat leftovers cold.)
- TO FREEZE: Freeze oatmeal in a freezer-safe storage container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat according to the instructions above.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bowl
Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Potassium
334mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
231IU
(5%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 231IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.