{"id":4298,"date":"2019-04-13T10:19:11","date_gmt":"2019-04-13T09:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthylittlecravings.com\/?p=4298"},"modified":"2023-01-23T10:39:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T09:39:07","slug":"how-to-cook-oatmeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthylittlecravings.com\/en\/how-to-cook-oatmeal\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Cook Oatmeal On Stovetop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You reeeeally want to start eating oatmeal, right? You're in the right place, babe: today I'll share with you all the tips and tricks to learn how to cook oatmeal perfectly so you get a nice and creamy consistency!<\/strong>
I've been having this breakfast since the very beginning of my \"healthy\" journey, I consider myself an oatmeal-expert lol<\/em>, so let me guide you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jump to the recipe<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Wanna learn all the tips & tricks about oatmeal? Keep reading!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to cook oatmeal and have a different breakfast everyday...<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the moment I decided to start my journey towards a healthy lifestyle, about four years ago, breakfast has become my obsession <\/strong>(in a positive way, obviously).
Breakfast is sacrosanct<\/strong>, I\u2019ve never missed one in my life, ever.
Of course it changed a lot during the years.
When I was little, my mom used to give me bread, chocolate and fresh orange juice or roasted barley coffee.
When in high school I was pretty obsessed with cereals and milk, then I suddenly stopped eating them for no reason.
While attending university, instead, the typical breakfast for me was coffee and cookies (from the supermarket). Boring and a bit unhealthy, uh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Serve it with yogurt, fruit...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For a while now though, what I enjoy having is...oatmeal, every day! <\/strong>Eating oatmeal every morning doesn't mean being boring and monotonous, dear friend. Not at all! In fact, my oatmeal does never taste the same!
Plus, during these last few years I\u2019ve also learned some little secrets to make stovetop oatmeal taste SO GOOD and different every time!<\/strong>
Wanna learn them? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you'll need to cook oatmeal perfectly: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, the most important thing is the quality of the oats <\/strong>you're going to use. Do not use artificially flavored oats.
For the best result, I usually use small oats (like these).<\/a> In most cases, I use old fashioned rolled or quick oats.
Scottish people have a favorable climate to grow them, so they always end up having high quality oats, lucky them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second: time<\/strong>. Slow cooked is better<\/strong>, but if you're going to use quick oat flakes you'll only need a couple of minutes after boiling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Time needed: <\/span>10 minutes<\/p>

HOW TO MAKE OATMEAL ON THE STOVE:<\/strong><\/p>

  1. Combine<\/strong>

    First, combine oats, a pinch of salt and liquid of choice: it can be water, milk or both (choose a %, like 50 water and 50 milk).The amount changes: I personally use 1 part of oats and 3 of liquid. I found a recipe, though, that uses 2.5 ounces of oats and 1 pint of water (for 2 people).\"How<\/p> <\/li>

  2. Cook<\/strong>

    Cook it slowly, low heat, stirring throughout the process. When it comes to a boil, cook until creamy, approximately 5 minutes.When I use 50 gr of quick oats and 150 gr of water, it takes me 2 minutes to cook (yep, I timed it!).It has to be creamy,<\/strong> not too solid or runny. In the first case add liquid, instead if it's runny keep cooking.<\/p> <\/li>

  3. Sweeten<\/strong>

    Add sweetener of your choice: honey, agave\/maple syrup or half a banana to sweeten it naturally.<\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Someone prefers bringing water to a boil and THEN gradually add the oats. I've never used this method, but feel free to try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For a quicker version:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    You can make an easier and quicker, still high quality, version: overnight oatmeal<\/strong><\/em>.<\/strong> In the evening, mix oats and milk\/water, then let it set in the fridge overnight. The morning after, top with your favorite stuff and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    And some delicious jam!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Now you clearly want to know how to make oatmeal taste good...<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To give our perfect oatmeal a twist we can add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n