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How to Make Oatmeal
This is a guide for how to make oatmeal on the stovetop and in the microwave, plus four ways to customize. It's a heart-healthy easy staple breakfast recipe
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
4 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 171 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Base Recipe
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water
- Pinch salt
- 2-3 tablespoons milk of choice
Maple Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Pecans
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Banana Nut
- ½ banana sliced
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Strawberry & Cream
- ½ cup strawberries sliced
- 1 tablespoon half and half
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Peanut Butter
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoons roasted peanuts
Instructions
Microwave Instructions
- Place the oats, water and salt in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave on high for 90 seconds. Then add 15-second increments, if needed, until the oatmeal is puffed and softened. This is only necessary the first time you make it. Then you can gauge the exact time needed and repeat in the future. Add milk and stir before serving
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Stovetop Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the oats. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and have absorbed most of the liquid, about 5 minutes. Add the milk, remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes.
Assembly
- Stir in the toppings and let rest for a few minutes to cool. Thin with a little more milk, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Nutrition label is for base oatmeal recipe only and does not include additions/toppings.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 5 days in the fridge.
- Make Ahead Tips: You can make the oatmeal in the microwave or on the stovetop in advance. To reheat, simply add a splash of milk or water and microwave for 1 minute.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can use all milk or all water in the recipe instead of doing half milk/half water. You can also use any type of milk you'd like.
- * Please note the nutrition label does not include any toppings.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bowl
Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
171mg
(7%)
Potassium
147mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
175mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.