Oatmeal Bowls
Creamy, comforting oatmeal bowls with delicious toppings!
Ingredients
Base recipe
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup water
- Pinch salt
- 2-3 tablespoons milk of choice
- Optional to sweeten: stevia sugar, brown sugar, honey or maple syrup
Chunky Monkey Oatmeal
- banana slices
- chopped walnuts
- chocolate chips
Mixed Berry
- a combination of raspberries and blueberries
- chopped almonds
- drizzle of creamy almond butter
Strawberries and Cream
- sliced strawberries
- splash of creamer heavy cream, half and half or whole milk
- dollop of strawberry vanilla or plain yogurt
- sprinkle of chia seeds
Peanut Butter and Jelly
- a dollop of jam swirled in
- drizzle of peanut butter
Instructions
Microwave Instructions
- Place the oats, water and salt in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave on high for 90 seconds. If needed, add 15-second increments until the oatmeal is of desired consistency. Add milk and desired sweetener (if using) and stir before serving
Stovetop Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the oats. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and have absorbed most of the liquid, about 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and desired sweetener (if using), remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes.
Assembly
- Add desired toppings and let rest for a few minutes to cool. Thin with a little more milk, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional information is for base recipe only.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg