How to Make Oatmeal
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 cupwater
- ½ cupwhole rolled oats
- sea salt
- cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or cardamom (optional)
- honey or maple syrup (optional)
- thinly sliced apple
- frozen tart cherries (thawed)
- chopped almonds
- frozen blueberries (thawed)
- orange zest
- greek yogurt
- chia seeds
- coconut flakes
Directions
- 1
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.
- 2
To make the Apple & Tart Cherry variation, top with sliced apples, tart cherries, and almonds.
- 3
To make the Blueberry & Coconut variation, top with blueberries, orange zest, a scoop of Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and coconut flakes.