Cooking Oatmeal Basics

oats in water
oats in water

1 part oats to 2 parts water

Single serving: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water (or other liquid)

oatmeal in microwave
oatmeal in microwave

2 minutes in the microwave or 8-10 on the stove

Stove(preferred): ~8-10 minutes, or until desired consistency. Bring water to boil, add oats, reduce heat (simmer) and cover. Stir occasionally to prevent oats from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Microwave: ~2 minutes, may be longer or shorter depending on the power rating of your microwave. Watch out for expanding oatmeal! Using a wide-brim bowl may prevent microwave messes.

oatmeal with brown sugar
oatmeal with brown sugar

dress and enjoy!

Top off with some brown sugar, nuts, and berries, or whatever your heart desires!