How to Make Oatmeal
Serves 1
This is my go-to healthy oatmeal recipe. It's creamy, nourishing, and delicious with all sorts of seasonal toppings! Find a few of my favorite combinations below.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup whole rolled oats
- Pinch sea salt
- Cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or cardamom, optional
- Honey or maple syrup, optional
Variation 1: Apple & Tart Cherry
- Thinly sliced apple
- Frozen tart cherries, thawed
- Chopped almonds
Variation 2: Blueberry & Coconut
- Frozen blueberries, thawed
- Orange zest
- Greek yogurt
- Chia seeds
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
- In a small pot, stir together the water, oats, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 5 minutes, or until the oatmeal is thick and creamy. Stir in a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or cardamom, if desired. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 minute. Serve hot with honey or maple syrup, if desired.
- To make the Apple & Tart Cherry variation, top with sliced apples, tart cherries, and almonds.
- To make the Blueberry & Coconut variation, top with blueberries, orange zest, a scoop of Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and coconut flakes.