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Oatmeal topped with bananas, blueberries, and pecans, served with raspberries and milk.

How to Make Oatmeal

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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk of choice e.g., almond, soy, dairy
  • Optional toppings brown sugar, pecans, walnuts, roasted peanuts, ground flaxseed, maple syrup or honey, cinnamon, cocoa powder, banana, sliced strawberries, half and half, vanilla extract, creamy peanut butter, chocolate chips...

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients and measure them out.
  • In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup water, and a pinch of salt.
    Rolled oats and water combined in a small saucepan on a stovetop for making oatmeal.
  • Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and have absorbed the water.
    Stirring rolled oats and water in a saucepan while cooking oatmeal over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 2-3 tablespoons of your preferred milk to reach the desired consistency.
    Pouring milk into cooked oatmeal in a metal saucepan with a spoon.
  • Serve in a bowl and add your favorite toppings such as brown sugar, maple syrup, nuts, fruit, or a drizzle of honey.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 47mgFiber: 4g
Keyword oatmeal
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