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How to Make Oatmeal

This isn’t the typical simmer and serve recipe that you’ll find on the back of the package. This cook-then-soak method results in oats with the perfect creamy consistency, and it’s easy enough to prepare during busy weekday mornings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American/Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 2
Author: Kelly Vaughan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned or rolled oats
  • 1 3/4 cups 2% milk or milk of your choice, plus more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Toppings: fruit, nut butter, spices, or nuts (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook the oats. In a small saucepan set over low heat, add the oats, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until bubbles begin to break the surface and oats have absorbed most of the liquid. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Add the honey and stir to combine.
  • Garnish and serve. Top with a variety of fresh fruit, dried fruit, seeds, and nuts, depending on your flavor preferences.

Notes

    • Oatmeal Toppings
      • Tahini, Banana, Walnut Oatmeal: Stir 1 tablespoon tahini or chocolate tahini into a batch of prepared oatmeal. Divide the oatmeal between two bowls and top evenly with 1 ripe sliced banana and 1/4 cup chopped raw walnuts.
      • Berry Oatmeal with Chia Seeds, Almonds, and Orange: Stir 3 tablespoons chia seeds and the zest of half of a navel orange into a batch of prepared oatmeal. Divide the oatmeal between two bowls and top evenly with 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, 1/4 cup fresh chopped strawberries, and 1/4 cup slivered almonds.
      • Apple, Cranberry, and Pecan Oatmeal: Divide the following toppings amongst two bowls of prepared oatmeal: 1/4 diced apple, 1/4 cup dried cranberries, and 1/4 cup chopped raw pecans.
      • Cardamom Oatmeal with Pomegranate, Coconut, and Pistachios: Stir 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom into a batch of prepared oatmeal. Divide the oatmeal between two bowls and top evenly with 1/4 cup pomegranate arils, 1/4 cup chopped raw and shelled pistachios, and 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut.
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Nutrition

Calories: 297.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.9g | Protein: 12.3g | Fat: 6.8g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16.5mg | Sodium: 245.5mg | Potassium: 447.8mg | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 19.7g | Vitamin A: 212.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 1.9mg

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