Recipe

How To Make Perfect Oatmeal On The Stove

Oatmeal is a healthy, budget-friendly breakfast, perfect for anyone including vegans. Here's how to make it perfectly on the stovetop, every time.

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How To Make Perfect Oatmeal On The Stove
Yield
1
Prep
5 minutes
Cook
5 minutes
Total
10 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Add the oats, water, and salt to the pot. Gently swirl the pot to dissolve the salt.
  2. Set the pot on the stove and turn the heat up to medium-high. Place the lid on the pot.
  3. Listen carefully so you hear when the water in the pot starts to bubble. You can peek inside to confirm when it is bubbling. Once it bubbles, put the lid on the pot and turn the heat off, leaving the pot where it is. Do not stir the oatmeal even once or it will become gummy!
  4. After 3-5 minutes, the water will be absorbed by the oatmeal and the oats will be ready to eat. Carefully scoop the oatmeal into bowls, trying not to stir them up too much. They are extremely sensitive and don't like to be flustered with too much.
  5. Top your oatmeal with a pat of vegan butter and add additional toppings if desired.

Notes

Oatmeal Topping Ideas: vegan butter + cinnamon sugar vegan butter + berries oat cream + berries peanut butter (adds protein) almond butter (adds protein) vegan butter + diced apples (try cooking the apples with the oats!) vegan butter + brown sugar (my personal favorite) ground flax seeds (adds fiber) chia seeds (adds protein)

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