Oatmeal

Name: Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; Maple syrup, honey, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract, optional

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Cook: 5 min.

Yield 4 servings

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Oatmeal is the ultimate hearty breakfast for a delicious start to the day. Learn our tried-and-true method of cooking oatmeal on the stovetop for creamy, perfectly cooked oats that you can customize in countless ways.

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons 2% milk
Maple syrup, honey, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract, optional

Directions

Place water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in oats and salt; reduce heat to low. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats are soft. Remove from heat; stir in milk. Cover; let sit 3-4 minutes. Stir in optional ingredients, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 156 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.

Stovetop oatmeal is a simple, healthy, tasty and customizable breakfast choice for any day of the week. All you need is old-fashioned oats, milk, water and a pinch of salt. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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