How To Make Oatmeal (Basic Recipe)
Full of plant-based whole grains, fiber and protein, oatmeal is a delicious and nourishing way to start your day!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
Basic Oatmeal
- ½ cup quick or old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup liquid water, milk or a combination
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: sweetener to taste
Double Chocolate Oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2-3 teaspoons maple syrup or ½ mashed banana
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
- Dash of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter plus more for topping
- ½-1 banana mashed or sliced
Maple Pecan Oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a saucepan, start by combining the basic oatmeal ingredients including the oats, liquid and a pinch of salt.
- Cook the oats over medium-low heat, stirring often, until thickened.
- If making one of the flavors in the recipe card, stir in the remaining ingredients before pouring the oatmeal into a bowl.
- Add more toppings as desired!
Notes
Nutrition is for basic plain oatmeal.
Try these toppings:
- Fresh fruit
- Frozen fruit
- Dried fruit
- Nut/seed butters
- Chopped nuts
- Seeds
- Coconut flakes
- Shredded coconut
- Granola
- Crunchy cereal
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg