How to Make Oatmeal
Total Time
25 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rating
4.86 out of 5 stars
(35)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or cardamom, optional
- Honey or maple syrup, optional
- Thinly sliced apple
- Frozen tart cherries, thawed
- Chopped almonds
- Frozen blueberries, thawed
- Orange zest
- Greek yogurt
- Chia seeds
- Coconut flakes
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Preparation
Step 1
Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the oats and salt and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or cardamom, if desired. Remove from heat and let stand for two minutes. Serve hot with honey or maple syrup, if desired.
Step 2
To make the Apple & Tart Cherry variation, top with sliced apples, tart cherries, and almonds.
Step 3
To make the Blueberry & Coconut variation, top with blueberries, orange zest, a scoop of Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and coconut flakes.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
If you’re gluten-free, make sure to buy certified gluten-free oats.
Save the leftovers! Cook a big batch in advance and portion it into individual containers. Reheat it on the stove or in the microwave, and gradually add water or milk, as needed, to thin it to your desired consistency.
Add a dash of salt to bring out the nutty flavor of the oats.
Load it up with hearty toppings like nut butters, yogurt, fresh or dried fruits, seeds, chocolate chips, and coconut flakes.
