How to Make Oatmeal
In this guide you will learn how to make Oatmeal, easy and quick. From overnight oats to microwave porridge, here you will find everything you need to know plus additional tips and tricks to make your oatmeal taste delicious!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients
- 50 grams (½ cup) rolled oats
- 1 to 2 tsp maple syrup or honey, to taste
- a pinch of salt
- 240 ml (1 cup) preferred milk or water or a blend of both
Optional Ingredients
- ⅓ tsp ground cinnamon optional
- ⅓ tsp vanilla extract
- fruit of choice apple, banana, blueberries
- nut butter
Instructions
How to cook oatmeal
- Stovetop Cooking Method.In a nonstick pot, bring to boil the water or milk.When the liquid starts boiling, lower the heat and add to the pot rolled oats, maple syrup and pinch salt. If desired, include cinnamon, vanilla and additional ingredients.Simmer over medium heat for around 5 minutes, or until the oatmeal reaches the desired texture. Make sure you stir so that your oats do not stick to the pan. Once the oatmeal is ready, remove from the stove.
- Microwave Cooking Method.In a microwaveable bowl combine oats, maple syrup and pinch salt. If desired, include cinnamon, vanilla and additional ingredients.Pour in milk of choice or water and, with the help of a spoon, quickly mix the oats. Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes. Stop, stir and restart the microwave if the oats flood while cooking.
Notes
Nutritional values represent the values of basic oatmeal recipe prepared with water instead of milk, and 1 tsp of maple syrup as sweetener. Toppings are not included in the calculations.
Nutrition
Calories: 208.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.6g | Protein: 6.6g | Fat: 3.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3.6mg | Potassium: 196.8mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4.7g | Calcium: 33.6mg | Iron: 2.1mg
Nutritional values are based on third-party calculations and should be considered approximations. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more. We do not overtake any responsibility.
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