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How to Make the Perfect Oatmeal

Master the art of crafting the perfect oatmeal – a delightful blend of warm oats and customizable toppings. This foolproof recipe ensures ideal texture, flavor, and nutrition for a satisfying morning treat.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 77kcal

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan large

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats whole grain
  • 3 cups water
  • almond milk

Suggested Toppings

  • avocado sliced
  • berries mixed
  • maple syrup
  • cinnamon
  • banana
  • coconut shredded
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Instructions

  • Add the oats and water to a large saucepan and heat on a low heat whilst stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to minimum and simmer the oatmeal for a further 10 minutes.
  • Add the almond milk and stir until combined. For thicker oatmeal, add less almond milk and for more runny oatmeal add more.
  • Top with any toppings you like, I have made some suggestions above but the list is not exhaustive!
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is measured in volume, not weight. Use 1 cup (your choice of size) for the oats, and add 3 times as much water. This ratio is what you need for this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg