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a bowl of homemade oatmeal

Classic Oatmeal

Carolyn
This simple oatmeal recipe makes a creamy and satisfying hot breakfast. Homemade oatmeal is quick and easy to make, plus it's full of whole grains and fiber.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 272 kcal

Equipment

  • small saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • ¾ cup milk of choice almond, dairy, etc.
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the water and almond milk to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low then add the oats. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats absorb the liquid and soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the sugar and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir to combine.
  • Cover with a lid and let it sit for 4 minutes.
  • Transfer the oatmeal to a bowl and top with cinnamon sugar. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 252mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 5gSugar: 25gCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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