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: 2 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
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.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 231IUCalcium: 173mgIron: 2mg
