Like old-fashioned oats, they require 2 cups water for 1 cup oats, but they only take 1 minute to cook. Quick oats are great for days when you’re in a hurry, but for the creamiest porridge, I recommend choosing whole oat groats or steel cut oats. Show
Welcome to a comprehensive guide to oatmeal! If you’ve ever wondered how to make oatmeal, you are in the right place. Here we are taking every variation of oatmeal (steel-cut, rolled, and quick-cooking) and teaching you how to make it in every method (stovetop, slow cooker, Instant Pot, overnight, and microwave). We also outline the benefits of oatmeal, answer FAQs and even share the best oatmeal recipes on the planet.  We love a good bowl of oatmeal here at Fit Foodie Finds and we hope this post convinces you the same. Learn How to Make Oatmeal + so much more with this comprehensive guide. All About OatmealOatmeal is hands down my favorite healthy breakfast idea. Whether it’s overnight oats, steel-cut oats, or crockpot oats, we love oatmeal…and for so many reasons. Quick and Easy: From 2 minutes in the microwave to completely hands-off in the slow cooker, oatmeal might be the easiest breakfast on the planet to make! Great for Meal Prep: Need to make breakfast for a whole week? Oatmeal is your girl! You can double, triple, or quadruple most oatmeal recipes! Plus, a lot of recipes will last in the fridge for up to 5 days and can be frozen for later. 100% Whole Grain: If you’re looking to start your day off with a whole grain, choose oatmeal! Whole grain oatmeal is soft, chewy, and slightly nutty…plus 100% good for you. Delish: On top of all of these reasons…oatmeal is delicious! We’re big fans of making oatmeal taste good, and you’ll see that connection throughout this post. Types of OatmealIn this post, we’ll be covering 3 different types of oatmeal. All of these oatmeal variations are derived from the oat groat. Oat groats are the whole form of oatmeal because they contain all parts of the grain and are NOT processed. Since it takes a lot of time and energy to cook whole oat groats, they have been processed to produce 3 well-known forms of oats that we consume every single day.
Steel-Cut OatsSteel-cut oats are essentially whole oat groats cut into 3 or 4 pieces to create smaller oat groats. Steel-cut oats are also referred to as Irish or Scottish Oats. They feel like thick pieces of rice when uncooked and their cooked texture has a chewy bite to it. A typical bowl of stovetop steel-cut oats can take around 40 minutes to cook because it is less processed than rolled or quick-cooking oats. Nutrition per 1/4 cup, uncooked | 170 calories | 3.5g fat | 31g carb | 4g fiber | 1g sugar | 4g protein Rolled OatsRolled oats are another by-product of the oat groat. They are steamed and then rolled to produce a thin, flat, rolled oat. Rolled oats are also referred to as old-fashioned oats. This type of oatmeal cooks much faster than steel-cut oats and is easily found at pretty much every supermarket in America. Nutrition per 1/2 cup, uncooked | 150 calories | 3g fat | 27g carbs | 4g fiber | 1g sugar | 5g protein Quick Cooking OatsQuick-cooking oats or “Instant Oats,” are the most processed byproduct of the oat groat, but take the least amount of time to prepare. Essentially quick oats are just rolled oats that have been chopped into smaller pieces so that they cook faster. When cooked, they have a creamy texture and can be cooked as fast as 2 minutes in the microwave. Nutrition per 1/2 cup, uncooked | 150 calories | 3g fat | 27g carbs | 4g fiber | 1g sugar | 5g protein Nutrition & Health Benefits of OatmealAre you wondering…is oatmeal good for you? Is oatmeal healthy? The quick answer is YES! In this section, we’re going to examine why oatmeal is healthy and what kind of nutrition you get from a single serving of oats. Oatmeal NutritionWhether you’re a steel-cut girl or a quick-cooking oats kind of girl, all 3 types of oatmeal have similar health benefits.
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Your Q’s AnsweredIs oatmeal gluten-free? Oatmeal is only gluten-free if the product is certified gluten-free meaning that it was produced in a 100% gluten-free facility. While oats are naturally gluten-free, oftentimes grains can get cross-contaminated outside in the fields or inside of factories with other non-gluten-free grains. Is oatmeal healthy? Oatmeal is healthy because it’s a 100% whole grain, high in fiber, low in sugar, and has an excellent amount of protein in it. What is the difference between oats and oatmeal? Oats and oatmeal are the same exact thing! Just make sure you know what kind of oats you’re trying to buy such as steel-cut, rolled, or quick-cooking. How do you make oatmeal taste good? You can make oatmeal taste good by adding different sweeteners, such as maple syrup or honey, fruit, nuts, nut butter, seeds, spices, etc. Which type of oatmeal is healthiest? All three types of oatmeal are healthy and have similar nutrition profiles. However, if we were to suggest which one is the healthiest, we’d say steel-cut oatmeal due to the fact that it’s the least processed. How do I decide what type of liquid to use in my oatmeal? Unsweetened almond milk is our go-to for oatmeal, but you can use any type of milk you’d like! Whether cashew milk, dairy milk, or oat milk is your go-to, any of these will work just great. Or, if you don’t tolerate non-dairy or dairy milks, subbing equal parts water for your liquid also works, but will result in a less creamy oatmeal. How to Make Oatmeal – Cooking MethodsThere are many different ways to prepare oatmeal. From the stovetop to the microwave to the Instant Pot, we’re going to teach you how to cook oatmeal in every way possible!
Stovetop OatmealLooking to learn how to cook oatmeal on the stove? If you’ve got the time, stovetop oatmeal is the best way to get fluffiest oats in the world. Because you constantly have to mix stovetop oatmeal, the outcome is airy, fluffy oatmeal that everyone will love. Good news, you can easily make quick-cooking oats, rolled oats, and steel-cut oats on the stove. Keep reading to find the standard ratio of oats to liquid. Recipe used in photos: Banana Bread Stove-Top Oats. Stovetop Steel-Cut
Instructions: Place 1 cup steel-cut oats and 3 cups liquid into a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high heat while continuously stirring. Then, reduce heat to low and let simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes, stirring every so often. Cook until steel-cut oats are thick and creamy. Stovetop Rolled Oats
Instructions: Place 1 cup rolled oats and 2 cups liquid into a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high heat while continuously stirring. Then, reduce heat to low and continue to stir for around 3-5 minutes, or until oats have thickened. Stovetop Quick-Cooking
Instructions: Place 1 cup quick-cooking oats and 2 cups liquid into a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high heat and continuously stir for 1-2 minutes or until oats have thickened. Stovetop Oatmeal RecipesBrownie Batter Peanut Butter Swirl Stovetop Oatmeal Fluffy Banana Stovetop Oatmeal Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Oatmeal Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal Superfood Oatmeal Bowl Savory Oatmeal Recipe Slow Cooker OatmealSlow cooker oatmeal is one of my favorite ways to cook steel-cut oats because it’s very hands-off and easy to make. Add your steel-cut oats and liquid to the slow cooker, give it a mix, turn it on and in just a few hours you’ll have a hearty breakfast ready to go! While you can make both instant oatmeal and rolled oatmeal in the slow cooker, we only recommend cooking steel cut oats because of the amount of work it eliminates in the cooking process. Recipe used in photos: Crockpot Maple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats. Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Instructions: First, spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Then, place 1 cup steel-cup oats and 4 cups liquid into the slow cooker and mix. Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. If possible, stir steel-cut oatmeal every hour or so to prevent sticking. Remove from slow cooker once thickened. Slow Cooker Oatmeal RecipesSeriously the Best Steel Cut Oats Hot Cocoa Steel Cut Oats Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Creamy Coconut Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats Maple Cinnamon Crockpot Steel Cut Oats Pumpkin Pie Slow Cooker Oatmeal Crock Pot Samoa Steel Cut Oatmeal Overnight OatsOvernight oats are a fun twist on classic oatmeal. Soak your oatmeal for at least 2 hours or overnight with milk and chia seeds and you’ve got yourself a chewy, healthy breakfast option! We love overnight oats because they’re served chilled instead of hot and we recommend always using chia seeds during this process so they get nice and fluffy! Good news, you can use all 3 types of oats for overnight oats. Keep reading to learn how. Recipe used in photos: Classic Vegan Overnight Oats. Overnight Steel-Cut Oatmeal (or quick-cooking steel-cut)
Instructions: Place 1 cup steel-cut oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, and 1.5 cups liquid into a glass container and mix. Place in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute. Mix again. Then, cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Overnight Rolled Oats
Instructions: Place 1 cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, and 1.5 cups liquid into a glass container and mix. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Overnight Quick Cooking
Instructions: Place 1 cup quick-cooking oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, and 1.5 cups liquid into a glass container and mix. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Overnight Oats RecipesOvernight Steel Cut Oats Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats Classic Vegan Overnight Oats Recipe Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Blueberry Overnight Oats Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats Instant Pot OatmealInstant Pot steel-cut oatmeal and Instant Pot oatmeal are a great way to cut the cooking time down, while still getting that chewy delicious texture you get from the stovetop or slow cooker. While you can make quick-cooking oatmeal in the Instant Pot, we only recommend cooking steel cut oats and rolled oats because of the amount of work it eliminates in the cooking process. Recipe used in photos: Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats. Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Instructions: Place 1 cup steel-cut oats and 3 cups liquid into Instant Pot and mix. Close Instant Pot and turn the valve to seal. Set Instant Pot to high pressure for 10 minutes. When the timer goes off, quick release by opening the valve to vent. Mix steel-cut oats and serve. Instant Pot Rolled Oatmeal
Instructions: Place 1 cup rolled oats and 2 cups of liquid into the Instant pot and mix. Close the Instant Pot and turn the valve to seal. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 3 minutes. When the timer goes off, quick release by opening the valve to vent. Mix oatmeal and serve. Instant Pot Oatmeal RecipesInstant Pot Oatmeal (w/ rolled oats) Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats Microwave OatmealOnly have a couple of minutes for breakfast? Make either rolled oats or quick-cooking oats in the microwave in under 2 minutes! Recipe used in photos: Cookie Dough Microwave Oatmeal. Microwave Rolled Oats
Instructions: Place 1 cup rolled oats and 1.33 cups liquid into a microwave-safe bowl. Then, microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir. Place back into the microwave for another 1 minute on high. Microwave Quick-Cooking
Instructions: Place 1 cup quick-cooking oats and 1.33 cups liquid into a microwave-safe bowl. Then, microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove and stir. Latest Oatmeal Recipes4.75 from 8 votes How to Make OatmealWondering how to make oatmeal or looking for a basic oatmeal recipe that can be made in less than 10 minutes? Try this super simple stovetop oatmeal recipe made with rolled oats! Prep:5 minutes Cook:5 minutes Total:10 minutes Fat 6 Carbs 28 Protein 6 Yield: 2 1x2x3x Print Pin Rate Ingredients
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Toppings & Mix-InsWe’re all about the toppings and mix-ins because it gives your oatmeal texture and an additional flavor profile. From pureed fruits and veggies to nuts and seeds, there are so many different ways to “spice up” your oatmeal!
Popular Flavor CombosNever get sick of oatmeal for breakfast with these delicious oatmeal flavor combinations that you will absolutely love!
More Healthy Oatmeal RecipesLooking for more healthy oatmeal recipes? Check out some of our other popular posts about oatmeal below. How much water do I need for 1 cup of oats?These basic cooking instructions can be found on the back of our Quick Cooking Rolled Oats and are super simple to follow! Just bring 2 cups water and ¼ teaspoon salt to a boil, and then add 1 cup of oats. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
How much oatmeal for 2 cups of water?Like old-fashioned oats, they require 2 cups water for 1 cup oats, but they only take 1 minute to cook.
How much water do you use for 1 cup of instant oatmeal?1 cup oats. 1-3/4 Cups Water or Milk. 1/8 Tsp. Salt (optional; for low sodium diets, omit salt)
How much water do I use for 3 cups of oats?According to our experts the ratio of liquid to oats for rolled or classic oats is 2-to-1 (Sharp likes to cook 3/4 cup oats in 1 1/2 cup water).
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