The Ultimate Guide on How to Make Oatmeal
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A guide to making oatmeal using different cooking methods and oat types, with optional toppings and mix-ins. Versatile and satisfying for breakfast or meal prep throughout the week.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 4 cups water (or water and milk combination)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- pinch salt
- ¼ cup maple syrup (optional)
- 3 cups water (divided)
- 2 cups milk of choice
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 2 cups water (divided)
- 1 cup milk of choice (we used almond milk)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup / honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons raisins (nuts, shredded coconut)
- 1-2 tablespoons drizzled almond butter (peanut butter)
- 1-2 tablespoons cashew cream
- 1/4 fruit like berries (banana or chopped apple (you can also add the apple while cooking for a twist))
- 1/4 cup granola
- 2 tablespoons seeds (such as chia, flax, pumpkin or sunflower)
- 1 scoop protein powder or collagen peptides (add while still hot and stir to combine)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 strip crumbled cooked bacon or sausage
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoons sliced green onion
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 435mg
- Total sugar
- 17g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 711mg
- Calcium
- 374mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 435MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.