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Five bowls of oatmeal with different toppings
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How to Make Oatmeal

Wondering how to make oats or looking for a basic rolled oatmeal recipe that can be made in less than 10 minutes? Try this super simple stovetop oatmeal recipe made with 1 cup of liquid to 2 cups of rolled oats.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Fat 6
Carbs 28
Protein 6
Yield 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups liquid we prefer milk
  • optional add-ins: 1 medium mashed banana 1/4 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup.

Instructions

  • Place 1 cup rolled oats and 2 cups liquid into a medium pot.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat while continuously stirring.
  • Then, reduce heat to low and continue to stir for around 3-5 minutes, or until oats have thickened.

Tips & Notes

  • Nutrition information is without add-ins and uses unsweetened plain almond milk.
  • You can easily substitute the rolled oats for quick-cooking oats in this recipe.
  • Storage: store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g