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How to Make Oatmeal in the Microwave
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Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
3 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 300 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
- Pinch of salt
- honey or brown sugar as needed
- Optional toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, cinnamon
Instructions
- In a deep microwave-safe bowl, combine the oats, milk, and a pinch of salt.
- Microwave, covered, on high for 2 minutes. If the mixture starts to boil over, pause the microwave, stir, and continue.
- Check the tenderness of the oats and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute longer if needed.
- Remove the oatmeal from the microwave. Stir well and adjust sweetness using honey or sugar.
- Add any optional toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, or cinnamon when serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
95mg
(4%)
Potassium
513mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
395IU
(8%)
Calcium
321mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 321mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.