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Bowls of oatmeal with different toppings.

Oatmeal Bowls

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Creamy, comforting oatmeal bowls with delicious toppings!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 158
Author Kim

Ingredients

Base recipe

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup water
  • Pinch salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk of choice
  • Optional to sweeten: stevia, sugar, brown sugar, honey or maple syrup

Chunky Monkey Oatmeal

  • banana slices
  • chopped walnuts
  • chocolate chips

Mixed Berry

  • a combination of raspberries and blueberries
  • chopped almonds
  • drizzle of creamy almond butter

Strawberries and Cream

  • sliced strawberries
  • splash of creamer, heavy cream, half and half or whole milk
  • dollop of strawberry, vanilla or plain yogurt
  • sprinkle of chia seeds

Peanut Butter and Jelly

  • a dollop of jam swirled in
  • drizzle of peanut butter

Instructions

Microwave Instructions

  • Place the oats, water and salt in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave on high for 90 seconds. If needed, add 15-second increments until the oatmeal is of desired consistency. Add milk and desired sweetener (if using) and stir before serving.

Stovetop Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the oats. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and have absorbed most of the liquid, about 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and desired sweetener (if using), remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes.

Assembly

  • If stovetop method was used, transfer oatmeal to a bowl.
  • Add desired toppings and let rest for a few minutes to cool. Thin with a little more milk, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

*Nutritional information is for base recipe only.
*Alternative stovetop cooking method:
  1. Add oats, water or milk, salt, cinnamon and vanilla (if using) to a pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Bring mixture to a low boil, reduce heat to a low simmer and continue to cook for about 5-7 minutes; stirring occasionally. Oatmeal is ready when the oats have soaked up most of the liquid and are creamy.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and add toppings of choice. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg