Name: How to Make Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 cup water; ½ cup whole rolled oats; Pinch 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

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.

10 min total 5 min prep 5 min cook 1

Instructions

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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.