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How to Make Oatmeal

How to Make Oatmeal: 6 Irresistibly Healthy Bowls


  • Author: Elizabeth R. Ehlers
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Learn how to make healthy oatmeal bowls with various flavors.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup rolled old-fashioned oats
  • 1 1/4 cup liquid (water, almond milk, etc.)
  • 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
  • Optional sweetener (maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, stevia, erythritol)
  • For Almond Joy: 1-2 teaspoons sweetener, 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder, 1 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, 1 Tbsp slivered almonds, melted chocolate (optional)
  • For Apple Cinnamon: 1/2 cup chopped apples, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1-2 teaspoons sweetener, almond butter or date caramel (optional)
  • For Banana Nut: 1/2 well ripened banana, 1 tsp sweetener, 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans, almond butter or peanut butter (optional)
  • For Blueberry: 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon almond butter, 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
  • For Peanut Butter and Jelly: 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon sweetener, 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons preserves, 2-3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • For Strawberry: 1/3 cup chopped strawberries, 1-2 teaspoons sweetener, 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Stovetop Oatmeal: In a medium saucepan, add the liquid and heat to medium-high. Once boiling, reduce to medium-low, add salt and oats. Cook until thick (10-15 minutes), stirring occasionally. Serve with milk and sweetener.
  2. Almond Joy: Stir in cocoa powder, coconut, and sweetener into base oatmeal. Serve with milk, topped with coconut, slivered almonds, and melted chocolate.
  3. Apple Cinnamon: Stir in apples, cinnamon, and sweetener into base oatmeal. Serve with milk, topped with chopped apples and almond butter.
  4. Banana Nut: Stir in mashed banana and cinnamon into base oatmeal. Serve with milk, topped with banana slices, walnuts, and almond butter.
  5. Blueberry: Stir in vanilla and blueberries into base oatmeal. Serve with milk, topped with blueberries and almond butter.
  6. Peanut Butter and Jelly: Stir in sweetener, peanut butter, jam, and vanilla into base oatmeal. Serve with milk, topped with peanut butter, jam, and freeze-dried berries.
  7. Srawberry: Stir in strawberries and sweetener into base oatmeal. Serve with milk, topped with strawberry slices and melted chocolate.
  8. Instant Pot Method: Use 3 cups of rolled oats and 5 1/2 cups of liquid. Coat the pot with coconut oil. Add oats and milk, secure the lid, and set to manual for 4 minutes. Release pressure naturally. Stir and serve.

Notes

  • Nutritional info does not include toppings.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop, Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 321
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Healthy Oatmeal, Oatmeal Bowls, Oatmeal Recipe