Oatmeal is a satisfying, nutritious morning meal.
Oatmeal is a whole grainsomething that most Americans don’t eat often enough.
It is also alow-glycemic-index(GI) food, which can help keep your blood sugar in check.
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Here are cooking methods for the most common types of oatmeal.
Use these instructions to prepare one serving of oatmeal, or follow package directions.
Stovetop:
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Stir in 1/2 cup of oats and reduce heat to medium; cook for 1 minute.3.
Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
Microwave:
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Microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.3.
They are sometimes labeled “rolled oats.”
For creamier oatmeal, use milk.
Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
Microwave on high for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.3.
It’s not difficult to cook steel-cut oats, but they do take a little bit more time.
They are sometimes labeled “Irish oatmeal.”
Topping oatmeal with your favorite fruit boosts the fiber.
Adding unsalted nuts offers healthy fats and makes your breakfast more filling.
Plus,spices like cinnamonmay help reduce muscle sourness, and ginger may help with weight loss.
The texture of steel-cut oatmeal is creamy and chewy, and oh-so-delicious.
For steel-cut oats, the ratio is 3/4 to 1 cup of liquid per 1/4 cup of oats.
Think Beyond Water
For more calcium and creamy flavor, make oatmeal with low-fat milk orplant-based milkinstead of water.
Or try making it with apple cider for a boost of flavor.
Make It Ahead
What’s better than a delicious, comforting bowl of oatmeal in the morning?
How about having it ready when you wake up?
Make a big batch ofsteel-cut oatson a Sunday and keep it in your fridge.
In the morning, eat it cold or heat in the microwave.
Uncooked oats can also last in the freezer for 1 year.
Add mix-ins to increase the flavor and nutrition levels.
