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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal

Unlike quick-cooking oats, old-fashioned oatmeal has time to turn extra-creamy and luscious with just a few minutes more of cooking time. With a bit of milk and the toppings of your choice, this oatmeal recipe can be your go-to morning staple for a filling, healthy breakfast.

Active Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Yield
Serves 1

How to Make It

1. Step
Combine water (or milk) and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in oats and reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Step
Top with milk, sweetener, cinnamon, dried fruits or nuts, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water or low-fat milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat milk for serving
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, cane sugar or brown sugar for serving
  • Pinch of cinnamon

Tags

Dairy-FreeDiabetes AppropriateEgg FreeGluten-FreeHeart HealthyLow FatLow SodiumLow-CalorieNut-FreeSoy-FreeVeganVegetarian

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