How to Make Oatmeal: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Perfect Bowl
Sick of boring bowls of oatmeal? This guide shows you step-by-step how to make the perfect oatmeal bowl and customize it to your liking for a nutritious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry old fashioned oats
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings:
- 1 banana
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 cup yogurt
Instructions
1. Add all ingredients to a pot and bring to a low boil.
2. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened (about 5-10 minutes).
3. Remove from heat once desired consistency is reached.
4. Add toppings of your choice and serve warm.
Notes
• You may use all water, all almond milk, or a mix; just keep total liquid at 2 cups.
• For creamier oatmeal, use half-and-half.
• Oatmeal keeps in the fridge for about 3 days; reheat with a splash of non-dairy milk.
• Adjust sweetness to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: Pinch
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg